Parts of France were in a state of chaos last night after the French team beat Morocco 2-0 in the much anticipated World Cup semi final.
France defeats Morocco 2-0 and advances to the World Cup final against Argentina.
The Paris police has deployed a massive police force at the city’s main street Champs Elysees out of fear for riots and vandalism by Moroccan fans. https://t.co/aqQWaQmhTZ
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) December 14, 2022
This video shows rockets being fire by Moroccan thugs towards French team supporters and police officers. It’s war in Paris. French people are not allowed to celebrate their victory because Moroccans are attacking them with rockets pic.twitter.com/PlKhSHQSJ2
— Aldo Rossi (@AldoRossi_IT) December 14, 2022
Parisien police deployed huge numbers of personnel at the city’s main street Champs Elysees out of fear of riots and vandalism by Moroccan fans.
France beat Morocco
And the Moroccan riots have started
So far, in Paris, the Netherlands, Brussels, Lyon, & in Montpellier where a rioter appears to have been killed
It will get worse tonight, and in the future#DiversityIsOurStrength….. pic.twitter.com/lOUo1sjBEO— Edward Hobden (@EdwardHobden) December 14, 2022
Fires were started in parts of Lyon as enraged men attacked businesses.
Some rioters started fires in Lyon after Morocco was defeated by France in the World Cup. pic.twitter.com/VtszEZqXlS
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) December 14, 2022
Explosions and cheering can be heard as smoke rises from the streets.
Some rioters started fires in Lyon after Morocco was defeated by France in the World Cup. pic.twitter.com/VtszEZqXlS
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) December 14, 2022
Shots from the detonation of fireworks ring out as chaos engulfs the city
In Montpellier, France, fighting and rioting broke out between supporters of Morocco and France. #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/XlP1wh0NrR
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) December 14, 2022
Cars were attacked in Avingon
🇫🇷🇲🇦 A French supporter in Avignon is attacked in his car by twenty Moroccan supporters before being forced to flee and let them destroy his vehicle. pic.twitter.com/GMjWV8uIYF
— European Insider (@Europa_Insider) December 14, 2022
🇫🇷🇲🇦 Angry Moroccan football hooligans cause trouble in Avignon. pic.twitter.com/YMD9JdIVXB
— European Insider (@Europa_Insider) December 14, 2022
In Annency, supporters of the French team were set upon and attacked:
🇫🇷🇲🇦 Moroccan football hooligans in Annecy throw metal pole at group of French supporters. pic.twitter.com/lhctvd4C0y
— European Insider (@Europa_Insider) December 14, 2022
🇫🇷🇲🇦 A French supporter in Avignon is attacked in his car by twenty Moroccan supporters before being forced to flee and let them destroy his vehicle. pic.twitter.com/GMjWV8uIYF
— European Insider (@Europa_Insider) December 14, 2022
In Montpellier, a French supporter was reportedly attacked by a gang of up to 20 Morocco supporters.
Also in Montpellier, it was reported that a mob of angry Morocco fans attacked a car in an attempt to tear off a French flag. The driver of the vehicle collided with members of the mob while making their escape.
It has been reported that a 14 year old boy who is understood to have been part of the attack was killed in the incident.
Moroccans also allegedly caused chaos in parts of Brussels
Enriched Belgium…
Moroccan fans are now also rioting in Brussels.
One-third of the country’s population is of foreign origin; in Brussels, Belgians are the minority. pic.twitter.com/5aZtcHiRn3
— Amy Mek (@AmyMek) December 15, 2022