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LeMonde
a day ago
- Sport
- LeMonde
Paris erupts with flares and fireworks, the Eiffel Tower lit up in red and blue after PSG's Champions League title
Paris erupted with flares and fireworks, car horns and an Eiffel Tower glittering in blue and red to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's first Champions League title on Saturday, May 31. Blowing away Inter Milan 5-0 in the final prompted flashpoints and some arrests during the game itself in Munich but watched all over Paris – including inside PSG's Parc des Princes stadium, which beamed the match on a giant screen. Outside the stadium, there was a brief altercation during the first half between celebrating PSG fans cracking off flares, and riot police who used tear gas to disperse them. At the top of the Champs-Elysées avenue, a water cannon was used to protect the Place de l'Étoile, near the landmark Arc de Triomphe. Police said a large crowd not watching the match tried to push through a barrier to make contact with police. By 10:45 pm, which was approaching the end of the match itself, a total of 81 arrests had been made, French police said. Mindful of any celebrations getting out of hand, as has often been the case in Paris during high-profile soccer matches, PSG forward Ousmane Dembélé urged fans after the final to show restraint amid their euphoria. "Let's celebrate but without breaking everything in Paris," he told broadcaster Canal Plus. It was hoped PSG's rout of seasoned campaigner Inter – a three-time Champions League winner – would grab the headlines. 'Thank you Paris' "I don't have words," said 19-year-old PSG forward Désiré Doué, who scored twice and set up one goal in a mesmerising performance. "But what I can say is 'Thank you Paris,' we did it." Security was tightened up in anticipation of potential post-match violence and 5,400 police officers were deployed on the Champs-Elysées, other key parts of Paris, and its nearby suburbs. Two hours before the 9 pm kickoff, the Champs-Élysées was already teeming with fans singing and letting off flares, while the 49,000-capacity Parc des Princes had a heavy police presence outside. At around 11:30 pm police said they were expecting a mass arrival of fans onto the the Champs-Élysées. There were outbreaks of violence around three weeks ago after PSG eliminated Arsenal to reach the final. One car rammed into supporters and was later set on fire, while shop windows were smashed. Riot police were still dispersing rowdy fans at 3 am and there were more than 40 arrests in the city. Five years ago, disgruntled fans clashed with riot police on the avenue after their team lost to Bayern Munich in the Champions League final in Lisbon. When PSG won the French title in 2013 – ending a wait of 19 years – celebrations were cut short on Monday following violent scenes in which fans fought with riot police for several hours, leaving 30 people injured. There were also incidents on the Champs-Elysées following Algeria's African Cup of Nations win in 2019, and in 2021 following a match between Morocco and Algeria in the Arab Cup, and in 2022 after France and Morocco both qualified for the World Cup semifinals on the same day.
Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Exuberant PSG fans celebrate club's first Champions League title with police on alert
PARIS (AP) — Paris erupted with flares and fireworks, car horns and an Eiffel Tower glittering in blue and red to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's first Champions League title on Saturday. Blowing away Inter Milan 5-0 in the final prompted flashpoints and some arrests during the game itself in Munich but watched all over Paris — including inside PSG's Parc des Princes stadium, which beamed the match on a giant screen. Outside the stadium, there was a brief altercation during the first half between celebrating PSG fans cracking off flares, and riot police who used tear gas to disperse them. At the top of the Champs-Élysées avenue, a water cannon was used to protect the Place de l'Étoile, near the landmark Arc de Triomphe. Police said a large crowd not watching the match tried to push through a barrier to make contact with police. By 10:45 p.m., which was approaching the end of the match itself, a total of 81 arrests had been made, French police said. Mindful of any celebrations getting out of hand, as has often been the case in Paris during high-profile soccer matches, PSG forward Ousmane Dembélé urged fans after the final to show restraint amid their euphoria. 'Let's celebrate but without breaking everything in Paris,' he told broadcaster Canal Plus. It was hoped PSG's rout of seasoned campaigner Inter — a three-time Champions League winner — would grab the headlines. 'I don't have words,' said 19-year-old PSG forward Désiré Doué, who scored twice and set up one goal in a mesmerising performance. 'But what I can say is 'Thank you Paris,' we did it.' Paris authorities had beefed up security Security was tightened up in anticipation of potential post-match violence and 5,400 police officers were deployed on the Champs-Élysées, other key parts of Paris, and its nearby suburbs. Two hours before the 9 p.m. kickoff, the Champs-Élysées was already teeming with fans singing and letting off flares, while the 49,000-capacity Parc des Princes had a heavy police presence outside. At around 11:30 p.m. police said they were expecting a mass arrival of fans onto the the Champs-Élysées. Champs-Élysées seen recent fan violence There were outbreaks of violence around three weeks ago after PSG eliminated Arsenal to reach the final. One car rammed into supporters and was later set on fire, while shop windows were smashed. Riot police were still dispersing rowdy fans at 3 a.m. and there were more than 40 arrests in the city. Five years ago, disgruntled fans clashed with riot police on the avenue after their team lost to Bayern Munich in the Champions League final in Lisbon. When PSG won the French title in 2013 — ending a wait of 19 years — celebrations were cut short on Monday following violent scenes in which fans fought with riot police for several hours, leaving 30 people injured. There were also incidents on the Champs-Élysées following Algeria's African Cup of Nations win in 2019, and in 2021 following a match between Morocco and Algeria in the Arab Cup, and in 2022 after France and Morocco both qualified for the World Cup semifinals on the same day. ___ AP soccer:
Daily Tribune
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Groups Revealed
TDT | Manama The path to regional football glory is now clear as the draw for the second edition of the FIFA Arab Cup was conducted in Doha, setting the stage for a hotly contested tournament in December. Held at the Raffles Hotel in the Qatari capital, the draw brought together representatives from 23 nations across the Arab world, with 11 teams from both the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Confederation of African Football (CAF) joining hosts Qatar in pursuit of the title. Defending champions Algeria enter the tournament as favourites, but they'll face stiff competition in a field rich with World Cup pedigree and regional talent. Tournament Venues The upcoming Arab Cup will be played across six iconic World Cup stadiums, previously used for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Al Bayt Stadium will host the opening match, while the final will take place at the legendary Lusail Stadium on December 18—a date that also marks the anniversary of Argentina's epic 2022 World Cup victory over France. Teams were seeded into four pots based on the FIFA rankings released on April 3, 2025. Qatar (hosts), Algeria (defending champions), Egypt, and Morocco were placed in Pot 1, while Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Jordan occupied Pot 2. The UAE were seeded in Pot 3, with the remaining spots to be filled after the qualification round. High-Stakes Qualifiers Before the final group stage kicks off, 14 lower-ranked nations, based on April's FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking, must first navigate a single-leg qualification round. Scheduled for 25 and 26 November in Qatar, these fixtures pit the highest-ranked AFC teams against the lowest-ranked CAF teams, and vice versa, in a cross-confederation format designed to level the playing field. Among the key ties: The winners of these ties will advance to the final tournament, joining the top-ranked Arab nations and hosts Qatar in the group stage. Group Stage Highlights Once the qualifiers conclude, the group stage promises some standout clashes, with tournament heavyweights and traditional rivals poised to renew hostilities. Group A sees hosts Qatar drawn alongside Tunisia—semi-finalists from the last edition—along with the winners of Syria/South Sudan and Palestine/Libya. The home side will also contest the opening match at Al Bayt Stadium on 1 December. Group B offers a clash of World Cup performers, as Morocco and Saudi Arabia headline a competitive group. They'll be joined by the winners of Oman/Somalia and Yemen/Comoros. Group C is set for fireworks, with Egypt and Jordan facing off in what could be one of the tournament's most fascinating rivalries. The United Arab Emirates round out the group, alongside either Kuwait or Mauritania. Group D will see defending champions Algeria start their title defence against Iraq, as well as the winners of Bahrain/Djibouti and Lebanon/Sudan. A Tournament on the Rise Revived under FIFA's umbrella in 2021, the Arab Cup has grown in stature, offering a unique opportunity for Arab nations to compete in a FIFA-sanctioned format outside continental competition. With Qatar hosting just three years after the FIFA World Cup, the tournament benefits from world-class infrastructure and a passionate local fanbase. Group Overview: Group A: Qatar, Tunisia, Syria or South Sudan, Palestine or LibyaGroup B: Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Oman or Somalia, Yemen or ComorosGroup C: Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait or MauritaniaGroup D: Algeria, Iraq, Bahrain or Djibouti, Lebanon or Sudan The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 will run from 1–18 December across six World Cup venues in Qatar.
Dubai Eye
7 days ago
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
UAE in Group C of 2025 Arab Cup in Qatar
The draw for the upcoming Arab Cup 2025 in Qatar placed the UAE national football team in Group C, alongside Egypt, Jordan, and the winner of the qualifying match between Kuwait and Mauritania. The draw ceremony took place today in Doha, in the presence of officials from the organising committee, FIFA, and representatives from the national football associations of the participating teams. The Group A draw placed Qatar, Tunisia, the winner of the match between Syria and South Sudan, and the winner of the match between Palestine and Libya in one group. Group B includes Morocco, Saudi Arabia, the winner of the match between Oman and Somalia, and the winner of the match between Yemen and Comoros. Group D consists of Algeria, Iraq, the winner of the match between Bahrain and Djibouti, and the winner of the match between Lebanon and Sudan. The draw follows the announcement that the 2025 Arab Cup will offer a record prize pool of over $36.5 million, according to Qatar's Local Organising Committee. The tournament, featuring senior men's national teams from the 22-member Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA), will run from December 1 to 18 in Qatar.
Saba Yemen
7 days ago
- Sport
- Saba Yemen
2025 Arab Cup draw produces exciting matches
Doha - (Saba): The draw for the 2025 Arab Cup football tournament in Qatar, which was held yesterday, Sunday, resulted in strong groups, awaiting the completion of the group stage and the full identity of the group stage matches after the preliminary round. The Arab Cup matches will be held from December 1 to 18, with qualifying matches on November 25 and 26. The following are the results of the 2025 Arab Cup draw: Group A: Qatar Tunisia Syria or South Sudan Palestine or Libya. Group B: Morocco Saudi Arabia Oman or Somalia Yemen or Comoros. Group C: Egypt Jordan UAE Kuwait or Mauritania. Group D: Algeria Iraq Bahrain or Djibouti Lebanon or Sudan. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
