Soccer clubs Marseille and Lille close shops after vandalism and looting in France protests

Official merchandise stores belonging to French Ligue 1 soccer clubs Olympique de Marseille and Lille were severely vandalized and looted during a weekend of widespread protests and riots across France. Marseille's store on La Canebière suffered significant damage and will remain closed for repairs, while Lille's downtown shop also experienced extensive vandalism and indefinite closure.

The unrest, which included looting that did not spare the prominent soccer clubs, occurred amid ongoing protests driven by public grievances over rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. Despite the widespread disruption, organizers and reports noted that over half a million participants engaged in predominantly peaceful demonstrations before the property damage and rioting occurred.