The NFL did all they could to make this week work in Paris — and many fans will be leaving happy, with Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy both relishing the opportunity to take to the field in the French capital

There were obvious risks. Donald Trump urged the NFL to postpone the game amid ongoing protests, with Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher TJ Watt's wife also criticizing the league for proceeding.

On the field, the game went smoothly. The 78,000 fans in attendance made noise throughout, with both national anthems being played before a tight game between the Steelers and the New Orleans Saints.

But off the field, there were issues. Before half-time, the Stade de France had run out of food entirely. Thousands of fans had gone to the concession stands, only to find they had sold out of all food except popcorn and fries, which quickly went too.

The majority of reporters, staff for both teams, and fans could not believe it, stating they'd never known a stadium to run out of food so quickly, with many employees unable to offer an explanation

Put simply, the stadium would have lost out on hundreds of thousands in revenue, with huge queues at each stand.

Before the game, those fans were left extremely confused about how to actually get to the stadium.

At Paris' city center train station, Gare du Nord, fans were given next to no help in finding out how to purchase tickets or which train to take.

There was not one single signpost for the NFL or the fans to follow. Many fans, like myself, gave up on attempting to purchase a ticket before catching an Uber.

Over the past few days, the NFL canceled the vast majority of its events in the city amid serious incidents in Paris.

Trump told the NFL to cancel the game due to the riots, which are driven primarily by the cost of living, underfunded public services, and deteriorating school conditions.

Local police have done a good job of separating the riots from the NFL and tourists, with dedicated areas for protesters just outside the city and the major landmarks, which see heavy footfall.

Yet it would have been nice to help out fans trying to get to the stadium with signs, while the food shortage left many with a sour taste.

The NFL is sure to return to Paris, an objectively beautiful city. It's just fair to argue that they have much to work on next time.