Riots broke out on Wednesday night in Lyon after Morocco were defeated by France in the world cup semi-final.
Meanwhile, in Paris, riot police were deployed on the Champs-Elysees in an effort to disperse crowds. Footage shared on social media showed hooded men reportedly chasing Moroccans down the streets following full-time- Mirror UK reported
A teenage boy was killed in Montpellier, France as riots broke out by fans of Morocco following their World Cup semi-final defeat to France, various international news agemceis reported.
Morrocan are rioting in the streets of Paris .@FIFAWorldCup @WorldcupsFi pic.twitter.com/uLj8bx91hv
— The Jewish Voice (@JewishVoice) December 14, 2022
Meanwhile, clashes between French fans and Moroccan fans in the city of Montpellier in the south of France ??♀️ pic.twitter.com/ZiW4QFqLU7
— Adam Albilya – אדם אלביליה (@AdamAlbilya) December 14, 2022
The boy, 14, was part of a large group of what appeared to be Moroccan supporters marauding down Rue de la Mosson in the southern French city when they happened upon a white hatchback with a French flag flying out of its window.
Brussels, Belgium:
– A resident had to hide the French flag after Moroccan fans cursed her and threw objects on the balcony of her apartment. pic.twitter.com/6vlaaMdvFo— Adam Albilya – אדם אלביליה (@AdamAlbilya) December 14, 2022
The group descended on the car, attempting to rip the flag away from its owner, when the driver panicked and performed a hasty U-turn to cross into the oncoming lane and make a quick getaway, Greek reported described.
Additional footage from the streets of Paris:
• A French fan who was knocked to the floor received a strong blow to the face that caused him to lose consciousness for several seconds.
Again,
**Viewer Discretion is Advised** pic.twitter.com/ZNAZZ6Dm4t— Adam Albilya – אדם אלביליה (@AdamAlbilya) December 15, 2022
The French authorities trying desperately to control the situation and bring peace & safety back to the streets: pic.twitter.com/aAHbnjxWR6
— Adam Albilya – אדם אלביליה (@AdamAlbilya) December 15, 2022
Several members of the crowd could not react in time and the teenager was sucked under the wheels, sustaining critical injuries. Authorities confirmed he was transferred to a nearby hospital but later died.
#Palestinian in Ramala the West Bank celebrating the loss of #Moroccan soccer team to #France in the semifinal @FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/d9Tc5TAxiG
— The Jewish Voice (@JewishVoice) December 14, 2022
