Paris: Far-right blamed as football fans riot
Summary
Around 100 supporters of the Nice football club caused a riot in Paris before their team’s Coupe de France final match against Lens. Six people were hurt, including one seriously. The mayor of Paris said the violence was caused by far-right supporters among the fans.Key Facts
- The riot happened on Thursday night in Paris before a football final.
- About 100 Nice football club supporters were involved.
- Six people were injured, one with serious wounds.
- The match was between Nice and Lens in the Coupe de France final.
- Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire blamed the trouble on far-right fans among the group.
- The incident was connected to football fan violence, not the teams themselves.
- This event occurred on May 21, 2026 (the night before the May 22 final).
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