Sports · October 24, 2026
President Trump on Sunday's game in Paris: "The NFL probably could have postponed"
The NFL is moving forward with its first regular-season game in Paris between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints this Sunday, despite recent civil unrest in the French capital. While President Trump suggested the league 'probably could have postponed' the event due to safety concerns, NFL officials and players like Aaron Rodgers maintain that the game is safe to proceed. The situation has already impacted other local events, including the rescheduling of a Ligue 1 soccer match and the cancellation of an NFL fan event.
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President Trump on Sunday's game in Paris: "The NFL probably could have postponed"
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President Trump on Sunday's game in Paris: "The NFL probably could have postponed"
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Aaron Rodgers says NFL’s Paris game is safe despite PSG cancellation amid unrest
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints are scheduled to play in Paris this Sunday.
- The NFL intends to proceed with the game despite recent civil unrest in France.
- President Trump stated that the NFL 'probably could have postponed' the game.
- A Ligue 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon was moved from Sunday to Monday night for security reasons.
Reported by only some outlets
- The NFL cancelled a scheduled fan event in Paris.
- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers stated the game would have been cancelled if it were unsafe.
- President Emmanuel Macron tightened restrictions on protests on Thursday.
- A US security warning has been issued for fans in Paris.
Confirmed
- The Steelers vs. Saints game is still scheduled for Sunday in Paris.
- The PSG vs. Lyon match was moved to Monday night.
- President Trump expressed misgivings about the game proceeding.
Reported
- The NFL cancelled a fan event due to security concerns. (TheBlaze)
- The NFL would have cancelled the game if the situation were unsafe. (Aaron Rodgers)
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