Riots erupt in France after World Cup victory

Riots erupt in France after World Cup victory

Jul 16, 2018

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Rioters walk through tear gas.

Shortly after the broadcast of the World Cup final, where France defeated Croatia, 4-2, the streets of Lyon, France erupted into chaos. Clashes between celebrating fans and the police took place as tear gas was fired to disperse the crowds. NurPhoto via Getty Images

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Police in riot gear.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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Shortly after the broadcast of the World Cup final, where France defeated Croatia, 4-2, the streets of Lyon, France erupted into chaos. Clashes between celebrating fans and the police took place as tear gas was fired to disperse the crowds.

Rioters in the streets. NurPhoto via Getty Images

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Rioters in the street.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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Police in riot gear.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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Tear gas with rioters in the background.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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A woman covers her mouth.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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A couple hold each other as they look at riot police.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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Police march toward rioters as a fire burns.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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Police march toward rioters as a flag burns.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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A man covers his mouth.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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Riot police watch a crowd of rioters.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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Police watch a fire burn.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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A man covers his mouth.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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Rioters in the streets.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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A police man drags a trash can.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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Police in riot gear.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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Police stand near a barrier.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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A fire burns in the street.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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A fire burns in the street.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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A man in a cloud of tear gas.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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Rioters in a cloud of tear gas.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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Cops hold a man by his shirt.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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People cover their mouths as they run.

Broadcast of the final of the football world cup in Lyon, France, on July 15, 2018. Many clashes erupted a few minutes after the end of the match between supporter… NurPhoto via Getty Images

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