Paris police blame troublemakers after PSG win sparks deadly unrest and 559 arrests

PSG's record-breaking 5-0 Champions League final win triggered massive celebrations that turned violent, resulting in two deaths, nearly 200 injuries, and over 500 arrests across France. Despite the chaos, authorities emphasize the unrest was driven by agitators, not fans, highlighting the complex aftermath of a historic sporting triumph.

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Paris Saint-Germain's historic 5-0 Champions League final victory over Inter Milan was overshadowed by deadly unrest and mass arrests across France.
The celebrations turned violent, resulting in two deaths and 559 arrests nationwide, including 491 in Paris alone, according to the French interior ministry.

"We had 192 injuries, including 22 police officers and seven firefighters," officials reported, while riot police clashed with fans on the Champs-Élysées.

Paris police chief Laurent Nuñez told the BBC the violence was less severe than in previous years but still concerning, blaming troublemakers who came to cause chaos rather than celebrate.

Despite the turmoil, PSG held a victory parade with heavy police and military presence, drawing about 100,000 fans who gathered to honor the team.

The football triumph marked PSG's largest margin of victory in a Champions League final, with goals from Desire Doue, Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Senny Mayulu.

"It was the culmination of a more than decade-long story of lavish spending and heartbreak," reflecting PSG's rise from Europe's 48th best club in 2011 to champions.

The unrest highlights the challenges of managing large-scale celebrations in Paris, where the passion for football can sometimes spill into violence.

This tragic aftermath contrasts sharply with the jubilant mood of PSG's historic win, underscoring the complex social dynamics surrounding major sporting events in France.
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Paris police blamed troublemakers after PSG's historic Champions League win sparked deadly unrest, resulting in two deaths and 559 arrests nationwide, including 491 in Paris. Riot police clashed with fans amid widespread violence, fires, and injuries, overshadowing the club's record 5-0 victory over Inter Milan.
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Everyone’s talking about the Ballon d’Or, but I would give it to Ousmane Dembele.
Luis Enrique
PSG Head Coach
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I think PSG deserved to win. We knew they were stronger than us, we knew we had to be better, but we fully deserved the defeat.
Simone Inzaghi
Inter Milan Manager
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The violence was less than in past years but still troubling. We blame groups who came only to cause trouble, not to watch the match.
Laurent Nuñez
Paris Police Chief
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Key Facts
  • PSG defeated Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final, marking the largest margin of victory in final history with goals from Desire Doue, Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Senny Mayulu.MTimesofindia
  • Desire Doue had an exceptional impact on the final, creating the first goal and scoring the second with a remarkable run following a superb final pass from Ousmane Dembele.The New York Times
  • Luis Enrique became the seventh manager to win the Champions League with two different clubs and dedicated the win to his late daughter Xana, who passed away from cancer in 2019.The New York TimesM
  • Simone Inzaghi acknowledged PSG deserved to win and accepted the defeat gracefully, citing fatigue and PSG's superior strength.Indiatoday
  • PSG's victory parade in Paris attracted about 100,000 fans despite heavy police and military presence.1
  • Celebrations erupted into violent clashes across France, especially in Paris, resulting in 559 arrests, 192 injuries, two deaths, and over 200 vehicles torched.MTimesofindia
  • Paris police chief blamed troublemakers for the unrest, noting the violence was less severe than in past years but still troubling.1
Key Stats at a Glance
Final match score PSG vs Inter Milan
5-0
Timesofindia
Total arrests nationwide after PSG celebrations
559 arrests
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Arrests in Paris after PSG celebrations
491 arrests
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Number of injuries during unrest
192 injuries
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Number of deaths during PSG celebrations unrest
2 deaths
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Number of vehicles burned during unrest
200 vehicles
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Number of fans at PSG victory parade in Paris
100,000 fans
Luis Enrique's standing as manager with two Champions League wins
7th
The New York Times

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