French Football Federation’s ethics body calls on fans to keep politics out of stadiums amid student protests.
By The Associated Press
Published On 15 Oct 2026
The ethics body of the French football federation is urging fans to stay neutral amid the nationwide student protests that are drawing international attention.
The police response to the largely peaceful demonstrations has prompted widespread accusations of brutality, and football fans in stadiums have expressed their support for students.
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Officers have made extensive use of tear gas and batons to disperse crowds. More than 6,600 arrests were
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