Football fans were tear gassed in Paris after violent clashes with police following the World Cup matches over the weekend.
At least 74 people were arrested as celebrations turned violent after England lost against France and Morocco beat Portugal on Saturday.
Les forces de l'ordre procèdent à des charges pour évacuer les supporters du Maroc venus fêter la victoire de leur équipe sur les Champs Elysées. pic.twitter.com/ZW5RG9jAU9
— Amar Taoualit (@TaoualitAmar) December 10, 2022
Footage shared on social media shows people smashing shops and fighting with police officers. Officers armed with batons and riot shields can be seen charging towards crowds of people in other videos.
Some fires could be seen on streets close to the city centre near the Champs Elysees.
Thousands of supporters had filled the famous Parisian avenue after Morocco beat Portugal to book their place in the World Cup semi-finals.
More fans took to the streets following France’s 2-1 quarter-final victory over England.
But the celebrations descended into chaos, with photos showing police with riot shields facing off against fans hurling flares and fireworks.
The raucous celebrations came after France beat England 2-1 following a close-faught encounter at the Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar.
Paris officials said 1,220 police officers were mobilised following the World Cup matches on Saturday.
Morocco will face France in a highly-anticipated semi-final clash on Wednesday.
