Chaos unfolds after Paris Saint-Germain triumph: Fatalities, injuries, and arrests reported in Parisian streets
Paris Mayhem After PSG's Champions League Triumph
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Situation: 01.06.2025, 12:25 PM
Post-Champions League triumph, Paris Saint-Germain plunged the French capital and south into chaos. Authorities detained hundreds amidst fiery cars, scorched streets, and looted stores. Over 200 were left injured, resulting in two tragic deaths.
Raving fans of the soccer club Paris Saint-Germain turned the city upside down with their jubilant acts following their 5-0 victory against Inter Milan. Unruly scenes unfolded not only in the capital but also in the southern regions.
An ocean of reveling football enthusiasts flooded the streets surrounding the "Parc des Princes" stadium and other central hotspots in the capital after the final whistle. On the "Place de la Bastille" in the heart of the city, the jubilant crowd ascended the famous July Column and let off fireworks to add to the commotion.
Nearly 300 Arrested in Paris
During the victory celebrations in Paris, a staggering 290 individuals were detained. They set cars ablaze, delayed emergency responders, and looted stores. The French interior minister, Bruno Retailleau, branded them as "barbarians" in a scathing social media post, alleging they deliberately provoked and assaulted law enforcement. As per an initial report from the interior ministry, 559 were apprehended nationwide.
Tragic Losses
In Dax, a town 50 kilometers north of the Spanish border, a man was brutally slain during a fan bash. The authorities confirmed the tragedy but withheld further details. News agencies reported that the second casualty was a woman in Paris who was mowed down by a speeding car while cruising on a scooter.
In Grenoble, eastern France, a vehicle crashed into a crowd. Local officials insist it was an unfortunate accident.
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Our sources:
- Sportschau
- Deutsche Presse-Agentur
- Agence France-Presse AFP
Deeper Dive:After the historic Champions League victory by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) against Inter Milan on June 1, 2025, the football club's triumph was tainted by civil unrest across Paris. Initially, the celebrations started on a high note, with open-top bus parades to celebrate PSG's first-ever Champions League trophy. However, the violence overshadowed the festivities in certain regions.
Over 500 individuals were arrested after the disturbances in Paris [1]. As of now, 307 people remain in custody [1]. Two lives were tragically lost; a young man in his 20s perished when his scooter collided with a car in Paris [1][2]. In another incident, a 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed during the chaos in Dax, although authorities claimed the incident was not associated with the football match [1][2]. Additionally, the celebrations resulted in 201 injuries in Paris, with 4 sustaining serious wounds [2]. Moreover, multiple police officers were injured during the clashes [1].
In the aftermath of Paris Saint-Germain's historic Champions League victory, the city was marred by widespread violence and chaos. The celebration, which led to several arrests, resulted in tragic losses, including a fatal scooter accident in Paris and a stabbing incident in Dax, potentially unrelated to the football match [1][2]. Furthermore, the jubilant acts of sports fans caused numerous injuries and unrest in various regions of Paris [2].
