2 Killed in PSG Fans UEFA CL Victory Chaotic Celebrations

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Early Sunday, Paris witnessed a night of riots and chaos following Paris Saint-Germain's historic 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final, marking the club's first-ever Champions League title.
Celebrations descended into chaos as over 5000 police officers were deployed across the city in a massive security operation.
According to authorities, two were killed in the celebrations, and 192 were injured. 559 were arrested.
BFM TV ne montre aucune image des pillages, émeutes et affrontements en cours dans la capitale.
Pourquoi ce silence?
#ParisSaintGermain
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— 𝚃𝚘𝚖 𝙰𝚕𝚎𝚡𝚒𝚜-𝙱𝚘𝚢𝚎𝚛 (@tomalxbr)
May 31, 2025
Initial investigations revealed that one of the victims was a woman hit by a car while riding her motorcycle in Paris.
The second victim was a 17-year-old male, fatally stabbed in the town of Dax, in southwest France. According to the regional newspaper Sud Ouest, it remains unclear whether the young man was involved in the celebrations.
Petit aperçu de l'état des Champs-Elysées ce matin. 🙄
Le PSG a gagné hier soir mais la France a encore perdu.
#ChampionsLeague
#ParisSaintGermain
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— Bleu Blanc Rouge ! 🇫🇷 (@LBleuBlancRouge)
June 1, 2025
Vehicles were set on fire, shops looted, and street clashes erupted. According to BFMTV, a total of 692 fires were reported, including 264 vehicle fires.
Incroyable de voir autant d'abrutis en train de tout péter pour la victoire du
#PSG
!
Mais personne dans les rues quand il s'agit de défendre nos libertés et la paix.
Bande de nases !
#PsgInter
#ParisSaintGermain
#Paris
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— 🇨🇵 Tony Leprêtre 🇨🇵 (@LepretreTony)
May 31, 2025
Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau issued a stern message via X stating:
'I extend my full support to the police commissioner and all the officers working tonight to ensure public safety. It is unacceptable that we cannot celebrate a sporting victory without fear of violence from a minority of thugs who respect nothing.'
Prime Minister François Bayrou also weighed in, urging for peaceful celebrations: 'Let's ensure a joyful and safe celebration for everyone.'
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