Two dead and hundreds arrested as PSG fans celebrate historic Champions League win with flares and fireworks
Two dead in Paris following PSG’s Champions League triumph
- Two people died and over 500 were arrested in France after disorder broke out during Champions League final celebrations following Paris St Germain’s win against Inter Milan.
- The French interior ministry reported 192 injuries and 692 fires, including 264 involving vehicles, with 559 arrests made as of Sunday morning, 491 of which were in Paris.
- Celebrations erupted across Paris after PSG’s 5-0 victory, with fans gathering at the Parc des Princes stadium, the Eiffel Tower, and the Place de la Bastille, but skirmishes with police occurred.
- PSG forward Ousmane Dembélé urged fans to celebrate responsibly, saying, "Let’s celebrate but without breaking everything in Paris."
- Security was tightened with 5,400 police officers deployed in anticipation of post-match violence, and previous PSG victories have also been marred by clashes and arrests.