Wild Night in Paris: PSG Raises the Champions League Trophy Amid Riots
Amidst Nighttime Disruptions: Tranquil Parisian Supporter Gathering Continues - Unrest Erupts in Paris, Resulting in Night-time Disturbances
Let's cut to the chase, folks! Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) stole the show on Sunday, following their epic 5:0 victory against Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Munich.
After a bone-crushing game that left Inter Milan in the dust, the triumphant squad made their way back to Paris on Sunday afternoon, ready to cruise down the Champs-Élysées in an open-top bus, where over 100,000 fans were waiting to toast their win.
Trophy Time
Later on, a reception was scheduled at the Élysée Palace with President Emmanuel Macron. The victorious players were eager to celebrate their hard-earned spoils with their fans in their stadium, the Parc des Princes, where they were to parade their champions league trophy. The Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau, had announced that security measures for this epic event would be beefed up.
The euphoria in France was dampened by the harrowing events of the previous night. In the southwestern city of Dax, a 17-year-old teen lost his life during celebrations for the Parisian club. In Paris, a motorcyclist met tragedy when his bike collided with a car. The interior ministry reported that there were 491 arrests on the Champs-Élysées alone, with a total of 559 arrests nationwide.
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- Riots
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Behind the Scenes:
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) created history by bagging their first-ever UEFA Champions League title on May 31, 2025, with a 5-0 thrashing of Internazionale Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. The French squad, steered by coach Luis Enrique, dominated the match, with Achraf Hakimi scoring the first goal after 12 minutes, and 19-year-old Desire Doue netting a brace to make it 3-0 before the break. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Senny Mayulu added further goals, solidifying PSG’s European crown and marking Enrique’s second Champions League title as a coach[5].
Doue’s performance caught everyone's eye, particularly France’s national team coach Didier Deschamps, who applauded his impact and highlighted Doue’s readiness and lethal efficiency as the key to PSG's victory[3].
The Aftermath and Fireworks
The victory sparked wild celebrations among PSG fans, both in Munich and particularly in Paris, but unfortunately, these jubilations were overshadowed by disturbances, including riots and clashes in the French capital. Although the articles focus mainly on the footballing significance and performers' standout moments in the final[3][5], reports do not extensively cover the causes, scale, or official responses to the riots in Paris.
In light of their historical victory, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) players planned to celebrate their Champions League triumph at the Parc des Princes with their community, abiding by the enhanced security measures announced by the Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau. Meanwhile, lauding Doue's exceptional performance during the match, France's national team coach Didier Deschamps recognized his readiness and lethal efficiency as key factors in PSG's success. Despite the euphoria surrounding the Champions League victory, there were concerning incidents, including the unfortunate loss of life during celebrations in Dax and riots that marred the celebrations in Paris.
