
NFL says heightened security measures will be in place for the Steelers-Saints game in Paris
By Marcus Chen
WPLG Local 10
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There was the usual strong security presence around the Parc des Princes on Tuesday as Paris Saint-Germain hosted Barcelona in a Champions League showcase against the backdrop of violent unrest across France.PSG and Barcelona head the standings, though Liverpool or even surprising Stuttgart could end Tuesday on top of the table.The game in Paris takes place in a very different context to when PSG beat Manchester City 4-2 away last week.What began in France as protests against school conditions has expanded to include a wide range of other groups and causes. There have been violent clashes, fires and looting.An emergency meeting with top government officials on Monday confirmed PSG-Barcelona and other soccer matches in European competitions could go ahead after the possibility of calling off games and other big events was discussed.Dortmund wins early gameSerhou Guirassy scored twice but Borussia Dortmund wasted plenty more chances in a 2-1 win over Azerbaijan's Sabah.It wasn't the sort