Violence and clashes erupted on Sunday night in several French cities, following the national team’s defeat at the hands of Argentina, during the World Cup final.
A total of 227 people were arrested, mostly in Paris, which saw the biggest gatherings on Les Champs Elysées. Authorities proceeded to cut off traffic on the famous avenue, which remained halted well into the night.
Several other cities saw unrest, including Lyon, Nice and Grenoble, with rioters setting trash cans on fire and releasing firecrackers, while police resorted to tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowds.
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