In Paris, more than 140 people were detained due to riots after the World Cup semi-final

French police have detained 141 people during riots in Paris and its surroundings after the defeat of the national team at the World Cup. This was reported on July 15 by BFM TV, citing a source in the prefecture of the city.

"The arrests were mainly related to the use of pyrotechnic devices against law enforcement officers and emergency services," the publication says.

It is noted that no one was seriously injured.

The Spanish national team defeated the French team in the semi-final match of the FIFA World Cup. The match took place in Arlington and ended with a score of 2:0. The first goal in the 22nd minute was scored by Mikel Oyarzabal, who converted a penalty. In the 58th minute, Pedro Porro doubled the Spaniards' advantage.

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Kylian Mbappe, the captain of the French national football team, commented on the defeat in the semifinals on July 15. According to the striker, the Spanish team fully adhered to their plan, controlling the ball and the pace of the game. Mbappe noted that France planned to meet the opponent with high pressure in order to prevent them from setting a rhythm that was convenient for them, but the players lacked precision in their actions.