PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke in New York today saying his comfort level is very high about security in Paris and they game is going on as scheduled. Goodell is heading to France on Wednesday to be there the rest of the week.
“We are involved at the highest level both in France, a global basis with our officials here in the United States,” Goodell said in New York on Wednesday. “I had a conversation with the Secretary of State a couple of days ago. We are continuing to make sure we have all the available information, making sure the appropriate steps are being made.”
“We are guests in the country. We are going to be good guests and going to do our thing and I’m confident they are going to do theirs.”
Asked about what is being called a huge protest planned for Saturday in Paris, Goodell remained confident in security measures.
“Protests are not unusual in France, it’s something we will be are aware of and the appropriate arrangements are made,” Goodell said.
NFL Commissioner talked to Secretary of State along with others
NFL Commissioner talked to Secretary of State along with others
