Premier League star surprised in Paris by October 17 protests

The social movement of October 17 and the violence that followed went around the world. Unsurprisingly, the images of the thugs who came to pillage and ransack Paris shocked more than one.

It was in this tense atmosphere that Jordan Pickford and his wife, Megan, arrived in the French capital last Saturday. The latter shared behind the scenes of their stay on TikTok.

"Come to Paris with my husband and me. 24 hours in Paris with a touch of originality.

Not at all aware that the capital was in ruins"she posted, before confiding her emotion after attending the Celine Dion concert. She then added:"When our driver came to pick us up, he advised us to go straight to the hotel.

»The couple thus returned to their Parisian hotel in complete safety. The next day, after a visit to Notre-Dame, Megan published a final excerpt accompanied by this message:"My thoughts are with everyone affected.

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