Steelers fan event in Paris canceled over security concerns due to violent protests

A Steelers fan event scheduled for Sunday in Paris has been canceled due to security concerns.Both the NFL and team stated that the event is off.It was set to take place at a bar in the Bastille neighborhood.

Preparations for Sunday’s game between the Steelers and Saints at Stade de France are set to “continue as planned,” a message that was sent to fans read, per ESPN.“Following recent events in the Bastille neighborhood, and after careful consideration, we felt it appropriate not to move forward with the planned Steelers House fan event in Paris,” it added.Violent protests have taken over the city over the past month, calling out the cost of living, the poor conditions across schools and universities, teacher shortages and lack of funding.The decision over the fan event was made by the Steelers, NFL vice president of global events Nicki Ewell said.She added no NFL fan events have been affected from the decision.

“The NFL, as they do for every game, including international games, is working closely with local authorities and partners on all operational and security matters,” the Steelers said in a statement to the Associated Press.“As stated by the NFL, there have been no disruptions or impacts at League sites.“As a precautionary measure, the Steelers designated bar that had been planned in Bastille — an area that has experienced recent disruptions — will not proceed.”The decision comes after the NFL stated that preparations were being taken to ensure safety and security at the international game.“We continue to work closely with local authorities and partners on all operational and security matter,” the league said, according to Adam Schefter.

“We are also providing the two clubs with regular updates.There’s been no disruption or impact at league sites.”“We’ve made all the preparations,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell added Wednesday.

“Protests are not unusual in France, as you know, and that’s something that we will...