PSG-Barcelona match in Champions League to go ahead amid shock over France's violent unrest
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October 19, 2026
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PARIS (AP) – The showpiece Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona will go ahead as planned on Tuesday in the French capital city, the French Interior minister confirmed, despite a weekend of protests marred by violence and looting across the country.
Many French citizens have been left shocked by the images of violence that have drawn worldwide attention and highlighted the country's tense social climate.
On Monday, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said he has instructed prefects to impose "very limited" and "localized" curfews in cities to prevent more rioting and looting.
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