Hundreds of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans ended up clashing with police after the team celebrated their momentous Champions League final victory. Following PSG's historic 5-0 win against Inter Milan—one of the largest in Champions League history—nearly 300 people were arrested near the Champs-Elysees and Parc des Princes stadiums, where approximately 50,000 fans had gathered to watch the match on big screens.
While many revelers celebrated peacefully with singing and dancing, the night turned chaotic with flares, fireworks, and vandalism. Cars were ignited, bus shelters were destroyed, and some fans reportedly tried to break into shops on the famed Champs-Elysees. The Eiffel Tower sparkled in PSG’s colors, and even French President Emmanuel Macron chimed in on social media, expressing pride in PSG's victory.
Anticipating a raucous night, police deployed around 5,400 officers throughout Paris. Most of those detained faced charges for carrying fireworks and other disturbances. Situation escalated as some troublemakers engaged police, even using large fireworks against them. Riot police intervened with water cannons and tear gas to control the crowds.
Meanwhile, an unrelated incident in Grenoble saw a car plough into a group of PSG fans, injuring four individuals from the same family, prompting police action against the driver.
Excitement remains high as PSG plans a victory parade in Paris on Sunday, expecting tens of thousands of supporters to unite in celebration with their triumphant team.
While many revelers celebrated peacefully with singing and dancing, the night turned chaotic with flares, fireworks, and vandalism. Cars were ignited, bus shelters were destroyed, and some fans reportedly tried to break into shops on the famed Champs-Elysees. The Eiffel Tower sparkled in PSG’s colors, and even French President Emmanuel Macron chimed in on social media, expressing pride in PSG's victory.
Anticipating a raucous night, police deployed around 5,400 officers throughout Paris. Most of those detained faced charges for carrying fireworks and other disturbances. Situation escalated as some troublemakers engaged police, even using large fireworks against them. Riot police intervened with water cannons and tear gas to control the crowds.
Meanwhile, an unrelated incident in Grenoble saw a car plough into a group of PSG fans, injuring four individuals from the same family, prompting police action against the driver.
Excitement remains high as PSG plans a victory parade in Paris on Sunday, expecting tens of thousands of supporters to unite in celebration with their triumphant team.
