World Cup 2018: 292 French arrested after night of RIOTS – 2 dead

Cops used water canons on crowds when the country became two-time world champions after beating Croatia 4-2 in Moscow.

Two fans died during the celebrations.
In the Alpine city of Annecy, a 50-year-old France fan died after breaking his neck when he jumped into a canal at the end of the team’s World Cup win.
Then, in nearby Saint-Felix, there was another death when a man in his 30s crashed his car into a tree as he celebrated the win.

Elsewhere, riot squads used tear gas to keep crowds in order.
The most violent disturbances took place in Paris on Sunday, where 102 people were arrested, and 92 taken to cells.
Michel Delpuech, the Paris Prefect, said: ‘Given the crowd present and despite unacceptable disorder, we have record a measured balance sheet.’
There was more trouble of Monday morning, when riot police had to attend the Nike store on the Champs Elysee.
This was because crowds built up to try and get hold of the new France shirt, complete with two stars to signify two World Cup wins.

Following minor scuffles, it was announced that the garments would not in fact be put on general sale until Tuesday.

Meanwhile, police remained in situ in preparation for a victory parade by Les Bleus team when they get back from Russia later today

A police source in Paris said: "Rioting broke out soon after midnight as large crowds refused to disperse.
"Shops including the Publicis Drugstore close to the Arc de Triumphe were ransacked.
"Windows were smashed and officers who intervened were attacked.
"There have been scenes of absolute chaos that have spoiled the party."