NFL closes ‘NFL House’ in Paris amid security concerns as city braces for more protests

As the NFL prepares for its first-ever game in France, when the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints square off at Stade de France on Sunday morning, security concerns continue to loom over the Week 7 international contest due to the ongoing protests in Paris.

On Saturday, the league announced the closure of its "NFL House" in Paris as the French capital is gearing up for more demonstrations. Earlier this month, Parisians began rebelling against the rising cost of living and poor school conditions. Those protests, however, have turned violent, with stores being looted, property being burned, and continued clashes with police.

The NFL officially announced the closure to fans on Saturday morning via its "One Pass" apps, and it comes a day after announcing the shutdown of its pop-up NFL shop due to "potential accessibility issues," according to the Associated Press. The fan events at "NFL House" on Saturday included "French Athletes in Football" and "From the Field to the Community."

On top of this "NFL House" closure, the New Orleans Saints announced Saturday that their "Saints House" event has been postponed until Sunday.

Saints House has been postponed until Sunday. Official hours will be announced later today.

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