France Presse: More than 170 people detained in riots after World Cup matches in France

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According to the news of France Presse, citing police sources, more than 170 people across France were detained for rioting during clashes between Moroccan fans and police, and after the victory of the French team was celebrated.

fans before rebel The Moroccan national team is in Paris after reaching the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup.

Police Department reported that about 20,000 people gathered on the Champs Elysees in the evening after the games. During the riots, police made 170 arrests across France, including 100 in Paris. Among those detained in the French capital, 23 are minors.

Fans were arrested for violence, harm and possession of explosives.

Defeating the Portuguese team 1-0 in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup, the Moroccan national team will play in the semi-finals of the world championship for the first time in its history. The French national team will be his rival. The game will be played on December 14 and will start at 22:00 Moscow time.

The World Championship started on November 20 and will run until December 18, 2022. The tournament takes place in eight stadiums in five cities. The final match will be played at the National Stadium.

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