Paris – Riots in cities across France after France lost 4-2 to Argentina on penalties in the World Cup final in Qatar. Hundreds of angry fans started rioting after the loss. Most of the attacks were reported in the French cities of Paris, Lyon and Nice.
The attackers were reported to have caused extensive damage by throwing stones and firecrackers at the police. Police used tear gas to disperse attackers in Lyon, where violent incidents have been reported.
14,000 policemen were deployed in Paris and Nice to stop the riots. Earlier, when France defeated Morocco in the semifinals, there was a similar uprising.
English summary: Clashes have broken out in French cities following France’s defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup
