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Riotous celebrations after Mahrez's last-minute screamer, 282 arrested

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A total of 282 people were arrested in France after unrest following the Algerian football team's qualification for the final of the Africa Cup of Nations [Courtesy]

A total of 282 people were arrested in France after unrest following the Algerian football team's qualification for the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, the interior ministry said Monday.

Riotous celebrations erupted around the country after Algeria beat Nigeria 2-1 in the semi-final. The arrests were made nationwide on Sunday evening, the ministry said.

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