Rioters in Paris overturned and set vehicles on fire overnight after Morocco lost 2-0 to France in the World Cup semifinal, according to reports.
Rioters took to the streets of Paris overnight after Morocco's 2-0 loss to France in the World Cup semifinal, overturning vehicles and setting them on fire, according to reports. Similar unrest occurred in London, Düsseldorf, and the Netherlands after other Morocco matches, as The Zioneer reported earlier this week. The Paris police have not yet released an official statement on arrests or injuries. The extent of damage and number of vehicles affected remains unclear.
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