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10/19 09:11 CDT Soccer clubs Marseille and Lille close shops after vandalism
and looting in France protests
Soccer clubs Marseille and Lille close shops after vandalism and looting in
France protests
PARIS (AP) --- The weekend of riots and looting in France did not spare soccer
clubs Marseille and Lille.
The Ligue 1 teams said their shops have been vandalized during the protests
against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. Over half a million
mainly peaceful protesters took to the streets on Saturday but small groups of
people set fires in the streets and looted businesses in Paris, Lyon, Marseille
and other cities.
Marseille said in a statement on Monday the looters caused "significant damage"
to its official store located on La Canebire --- the southern port city's most
famous avenue --- which has been temporarily closed.
The Marseille prosecutor's office said 101 people, including 27 underage
individuals, were arrested following the looting.
Up north, Lille's city center store "suffered extensive damage and widespread
looting," the club said, adding that the shop will remain closed until further
notice.
Lille thanked "everyone who has offered their support over the past few hours
--- first and foremost, our store employees, but also the many passersby,
whether supporters or not, who spontaneously stepped forward to offer their
help, practical assistance and comfort."
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