Toulouse

Up to thirty-two thousand people marched in Toulouse on October seventeenth, and several hundred people confronted law enforcement near the procession. About ten downtown boutiques were damaged, and hundreds gathered again at Jean-Jaurès, where arrests continued for nearly two hours. Shop owners now face repairs, and police officers have expressed anger over the clashes and looting.

La Dépêche du Midi reports on alleged attempts by a Marseille gang to take over drug dealing points in Toulouse. The article also names figures associated with the group, which it calls the DZ Mafia. The report ties recent shootouts in Toulouse to the alleged effort to control those points, though these remain allegations.

Tommaso Menoncello left the field with a suspected left shoulder injury during Stade Toulousain's match against Exeter. His setback adds to an already crowded infirmary at the club and complicates things for coach Ugo Mola. The club is dealing with several unavailable players early in the season.

The Spacer's de Toulouse began their season by beating Arago de Sète three-1 at the Palais des sports. The team dominated through effective offense, with the Bala/Bakiri duo particularly prominent in the attack. The win gives the club a successful start to the season.