France v Nigeria

The world cup was on, we had been out all day exploring Lyon and came back to our pension get eat dinner and drink some wine. The window was open as we relaxed and we listened to the game, we headed out as the mood around the city was one of celebration, France had won.

As we we got closer to the centre, the mood changed, riot police were out in force and setting up. As a police convoy drove through the centre, the youths descended on the vehicles rocking, jumping and banging the convoy. The police officers in full riot equipment

moved in and broke up the crowd dispersing them to more open areas. They regrouped starting problems in different areas. I stood nearby to watch the police tactics, it looked as if every available officer was on duty, they had a long night in front of them. I wondered what it would be like if France had actually lost the game.