Riotous PSG Victory Celebrations Leave Over 560 Arrests, Tragedy in Paris
Multiple incidents reported at PSG Parade
In the heart of the City of Love, the triumphant Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) players were met by a crowd of 100,000 fans, but once again, their victory parade was overshadowed by chaos.
Following their historic first-ever European Cup title, won against Inter Milan in Munich on Saturday night, the celebrations in the French capital turned sour. 79 arrests were made during the Champs-Élysées parade and the subsequent trophy presentation at the Parc des Princes. However, it's important to note that these arrests primarily targeted troublemakers, not genuine PSG fans.
Tragically, the night's festivities claimed two lives. A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Dax, while a 23-year-old scooter rider was hit by a car in central Paris. Notably, 22 police officers were injured, 18 of whom were injured in Paris alone. Moreover, 192 civilians suffered injuries in the ensuing violence[1][2].
In the vicinity of the stadium, rioters hurled barriers onto the motorway, causing a 15-minute blockage, despite the swift reaction of the police. Furthermore, groups on the Champs-Élysées launched fireworks and attempted to vandalize shops, as per the police chief's account[1][2].
Despite the disturbances, the celebrations were not entirely spoiled. Monday saw a peaceful atmosphere at the tennis courts, where the players showcased the trophy during the French Open. Ousmane Dembélé led the procession onto Court Philippe Chatrier before the quarterfinal match between Novak Djokovic and Cameron Norrie. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi cheered from the stands, next to French tennis legend Yannick Noah, while over 10,000 spectators warmly welcomed the guests[1][2].
This year's celebrations marked an alarming escalation in violence, with over 560 arrests nationwide, including about 490 in Paris alone[1][2]. Authorities described this scale of arrests as "completely unprecedented," reflecting the severity of the outbreaks[1].
Sources: ntv.de, tno/dpa
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[1] ntv.de[2] tno/dpa
In the wake of their championship victory in the Champions League, the triumphant Paris Saint-Germain football team experienced chaotic celebrations in Paris, leading to 560 arrests, primarily due to troublemaking fans.
Amidst the general-news of riots and violence, the arrests occurred in Paris, following the team's historic first-ever European Cup title against Inter Milan, which took place in Munich over the weekend.
