Following the historic win of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in their first Champions League final, hundreds of fans celebrated wildly across Paris, leading to clashes with police that resulted in nearly 300 arrests. The uproar was predominantly centered around the iconic Champs-Elysees and the Parc des Princes stadium, where a massive viewing party attracted close to 50,000 eager fans watching PSG's commanding 5-0 triumph over Inter Milan in Munich.
Among the jubilant celebrations, instances of chaos unfolded as flares were lit, bus shelters were vandalized, and multiple vehicles were set ablaze. While most fans engaged in joyous rallying, singing, and dancing in the streets, a faction instigated violence—the police reported that many of the detained individuals were linked to the possession of fireworks and disorderly conduct.
French President Emmanuel Macron, known for his allegiance to rival team Olympique de Marseille, acknowledged the day's excitement on social media, congratulating PSG for their monumental achievement. Anticipating the celebrations, about 5,400 police officers were dispatched throughout Paris. However, confrontations were reported; riot police employed a water cannon to disperse crowds striving to reach the Arc de Triomphe and utilized tear gas on the Champs-Elysees to quell unrest.
Furthermore, tensions escalated outside of the capital, where a car reportedly collided with a gathering of PSG fans in Grenoble, injuring four individuals from one family, with two sustaining serious injuries. The driver, believed to have acted unintentionally, has since surrendered to authorities.
In a bid to honor their achievement, PSG is scheduled to organize a victory parade on the Champs-Elysees this coming Sunday, where excitement is expected to peak with masses of supporters eager to celebrate their beloved team. Macron's office also indicated plans for the president to meet with PSG players to commend their historic victory.
Among the jubilant celebrations, instances of chaos unfolded as flares were lit, bus shelters were vandalized, and multiple vehicles were set ablaze. While most fans engaged in joyous rallying, singing, and dancing in the streets, a faction instigated violence—the police reported that many of the detained individuals were linked to the possession of fireworks and disorderly conduct.
French President Emmanuel Macron, known for his allegiance to rival team Olympique de Marseille, acknowledged the day's excitement on social media, congratulating PSG for their monumental achievement. Anticipating the celebrations, about 5,400 police officers were dispatched throughout Paris. However, confrontations were reported; riot police employed a water cannon to disperse crowds striving to reach the Arc de Triomphe and utilized tear gas on the Champs-Elysees to quell unrest.
Furthermore, tensions escalated outside of the capital, where a car reportedly collided with a gathering of PSG fans in Grenoble, injuring four individuals from one family, with two sustaining serious injuries. The driver, believed to have acted unintentionally, has since surrendered to authorities.
In a bid to honor their achievement, PSG is scheduled to organize a victory parade on the Champs-Elysees this coming Sunday, where excitement is expected to peak with masses of supporters eager to celebrate their beloved team. Macron's office also indicated plans for the president to meet with PSG players to commend their historic victory.
