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France was filled with joy as Paris St.-Germain secured their first Champions League title in 32 years, but celebratory scenes escalated into chaos resulting in tragic outcomes. The Interior Ministry reported Sunday that events turned deadly after a car struck a scooter rider in Paris, claiming the young man's life. Separately, a 17-year-old was fatally stabbed in Dax, with the connection to the soccer celebrations still unclear.
In Grenoble, a vehicle rammed into a celebratory crowd, leaving four family members seriously injured. The driver initially fled but later surrendered to the police. Widespread unrest was reported, with 320 arrests, including 254 in Paris, as fans punctuated their celebrations with a massive turnout, honking horns and singing. However, the festivities were marred by violence, with 22 police officers and seven firefighters among the 192 injured. Notably, one officer has reportedly gone into an artificial coma after sustaining a severe eye injury in Normandy.
In total, 692 incidents of fire were reported across France, involving 264 vehicles. The jubilant atmosphere arose after PSG decisively defeated Inter Milan with a 5-0 score, marking one of the most dominant victories in Champions League finals history. This moment resonated deeply in a politically and socially strained France, providing an electrifying release for the nation, particularly among the youth inspired by PSG’s dynamic team and diverse roster. The iconic Eiffel Tower lit up in red, white, and blue as fans flooded the streets, creating a vivid display of national pride amidst the turmoil.
France was filled with joy as Paris St.-Germain secured their first Champions League title in 32 years, but celebratory scenes escalated into chaos resulting in tragic outcomes. The Interior Ministry reported Sunday that events turned deadly after a car struck a scooter rider in Paris, claiming the young man's life. Separately, a 17-year-old was fatally stabbed in Dax, with the connection to the soccer celebrations still unclear.
In Grenoble, a vehicle rammed into a celebratory crowd, leaving four family members seriously injured. The driver initially fled but later surrendered to the police. Widespread unrest was reported, with 320 arrests, including 254 in Paris, as fans punctuated their celebrations with a massive turnout, honking horns and singing. However, the festivities were marred by violence, with 22 police officers and seven firefighters among the 192 injured. Notably, one officer has reportedly gone into an artificial coma after sustaining a severe eye injury in Normandy.
In total, 692 incidents of fire were reported across France, involving 264 vehicles. The jubilant atmosphere arose after PSG decisively defeated Inter Milan with a 5-0 score, marking one of the most dominant victories in Champions League finals history. This moment resonated deeply in a politically and socially strained France, providing an electrifying release for the nation, particularly among the youth inspired by PSG’s dynamic team and diverse roster. The iconic Eiffel Tower lit up in red, white, and blue as fans flooded the streets, creating a vivid display of national pride amidst the turmoil.
