PSG victory celebrations end with two dead and over 500 arrested ⚠️

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PSG victory celebrations end with two dead and over 500 arrested ⚠️
The celebration of PSG's historic Champions League win ended with two people dead and over 500 arrested, according to local media and the BBC.
According to reports, a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in Dax, southwest France, while a 23-year-old man died after being run over in Paris, near a celebration area.
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In addition, authorities reported 192 injured and 559 arrests, with most cases occurring in the French capital.
Despite a strong security scheme, with around 5,400 police officers mobilized across the country, there were scenes of violence in the Champs-Élysées area, the main avenue in Paris.
Stores were looted and fireworks were thrown at security forces.
Videos on social media show confrontations and chaos amidst the crowd.
'The troublemakers on the Champs-Élysées tried to create incidents and repeatedly came into contact with the police, throwing large fireworks and other objects,' said the French police in a statement.
In Grenoble, southeast France, a car ran over fans celebrating in the streets.
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Authorities are treating the case as a possible accident, but an investigation is underway.
Despite the violent episodes, most of the celebrations took place peacefully.
The Eiffel Tower was illuminated with PSG colors, and thousands of fans took to the streets of Paris to celebrate the unprecedented title.
French President Emmanuel Macron said he would receive the winning players on Sunday to congratulate them, his office announced.
In a separate message on X, Macron hailed a 'day of glory for PSG'. 'Bravo, we are all proud,' he wrote. 'Paris is the capital of Europe tonight.'
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo hailed the victory as 'historic'. The PSG team will hold a victory parade on the Champs-Élysées on Sunday, when tens of thousands of fans are expected to gather to see their heroes return.
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PSG is set to hold an official parade to celebrate the historic French football win.
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