October 17 Violence: Emmanuel Petit Condemns the Attacks and Warns Immigrants’ Descendants

Author: Cédric AmoussouPublished on: October 19, 2026Country: France

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October 17 Violence: Emmanuel Petit Condemns the Attacks and Warns Immigrants’ Descendants

After the violence in France on October 17, 2026, Emmanuel Petit posted an Instagram video condemning looting, the burning of a town hall and clashes with law enforcement. The former 1998 World Cup winner expressed anger at those responsible, accusing them of disregarding their French nationality, and sent a message to immigrants seeking to integrate. He also called out Emmanuel Macron and other political leaders, urging them to protect citizens and criticizing the tax burden on workers.

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