Paris welcomes first NFL game with a party a day after protests

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Source: France 24

The Stade de France near Paris made history Sunday when it hosted the first regular-season NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints in a festive atmosphere a day after police clashed with demonstrators across France. While security issues dominated the headlines in the leadup to the game, the mood at the stadium was joyous with half-time shows including a rap performance.

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