PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints battled in an historic international contest, giving the Paris, France, crowd their first taste of NFL action.

The Steelers, for the second year in a row, were part of the NFL's inaugural contest in another country. As the league expands its global footprint, the Steelers have been right at the forefront.

Unlike the Steelers' win over the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, Ireland, in 2025, this year's international game is likely to be overshadowed by the officiating crew's performance.

Once again, the referees controlled another contest for the wrong reasons.…