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Irish Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Irish Times
Two killed killed as PSG's Champions League victory marred by violence
One man died and more than 200 people were injured in clashes in Paris, after celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's victory in the Champions League final on Saturday were tarnished by violence in the French capital. Authorities arrested 563 people in France , with 491 people detained in Paris, many for causing disorder or possession of fireworks. Fans raided several shops in the Champs-Élysées area and burned cars, with the majority of the disorder happening on the central Parisian avenue after the football match, which took place in Munich, Germany . Police chief Laurent Nuñez said: 'Several thousand people were . . . clearly there to lay into the security services and commit looting and damage. It was clearly their only goal because . . . they weren't even watching the match.' A young man in his 20s died in a road accident, which Nuñez said police believed was linked to the disorder. Interior minister Bruno Retailleau confirmed media reports that another person had been stabbed to death in south-west France but this has yet to be linked to the post-match chaos. READ MORE In total in Paris, 192 civilians were injured, including four serious injuries, Nuñez said. More than 20 members of the security services were injured, including one officer placed in a coma after being hit in the eye by a rocket. The Paris Police Prefecture had organised a police force of more than 5,000 officers in anticipation of violence, after public disorder at previous large sporting events, including after PSG's semi-final victory over Arsenal on May 7. Police deployed water cannons to disperse crowds and Nuñez said 'the majority of cases [of violence] were prevented' by the police presence. He said the operation was 'neither a success nor a failure', adding that his forces were not done with their task, as they prepared to police a parade in the capital on Sunday afternoon. PSG said it condemned the acts of violence 'in the strongest possible terms', adding that they were 'isolated' incidents and did not reflect the 'exemplary behaviour' of the majority of supporters during the season. As with every public celebration, the capital of France becomes a playground for thugs — Jordan Bardella 'This title of European champion should be a moment of collective joy, not of agitation or excesses,' the club said on Sunday. 'Paris Saint-Germain calls on everyone to demonstrate responsibility and respect so that this historic victory remains a moment of pride shared by all.' Offering support to French police, interior minister Retailleau described those involved in the violence as 'barbarians [who] have come down into the streets of Paris to commit crimes and provoke the security services'. Political recriminations over the violence had already begun on Sunday. Jordan Bardella, president of the far-right National Rally, said the threat had been 'underestimated', adding: 'As with every public celebration, the capital of France becomes a playground for thugs'. However, Antoine Léaument, a deputy for the far-left La France Insoumise, criticised the use of tear gas on largely peaceful fans. Supporters began celebrating victory well before the final whistle, letting off flares and fireworks in the streets of Paris as PSG swept aside Italian club Inter Milan in a dominant display in Munich's Allianz Arena. Despite the violence, the majority of fans marked PSG's victory peacefully, in scenes of joy and celebration after the club's first Champions League triumph. Car horns sounded and supporters chanted late into the night. Most Parisians were in a joyous mood despite the violence. On Sunday, Florian Gouyard and his teenage son David travelled to the club's stadium, Parc des Princes, to buy the new PSG jersey, embroidered with a star to mark the Champions League victory. 'There was an hour wait to get into the store, but it was worth it,' said Mr Gouyard. The pair, season ticket holders, said they planned to attend the celebration at the stadium. 'We've been waiting for the victory for years so we're going to enjoy it!' After the parade, French president Emmanuel Macron welcomed players and coaching staff to the Élysée Palace on Sunday. The Élysée Palace said in a statement that the victory 'marks a historic stage for French football on the European stage and crowns the engagement of an entire club and its supporters'. Additional reporting by Josh Noble Copyright The Financial Times Limited 2025
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
🎥 PSG celebrate in Paris: fireworks, Macron backs Al Khelaifi 🔥
The Champions League final against Inter was dominated by PSG, who won the 'Big Ears Cup' for the first time in their history. Everything had been ready for days: the Parisian team, who landed in Paris on a special plane and were led by president Nasser Al Khelaifi, paraded through the streets of the capital on two open-top buses, celebrating the triumph together with over 110,000 jubilant fans on the Champs-Élysées. Advertisement A procession of motorcycles and scooters accompanied the parade, with chants, flags, and flares, all the way to the Élysée Palace for a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron. 😅 Macron 'pushes' Al Khelaifi 🎇 Fireworks at the Arc de Triomphe 🏆 Dembélé, the celebration with the fans 😍 The welcome for Dembélé 🎉 The party at Parc des Princes Incredible joy in the streets of Paris for the first Champions League in the history of the French club. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here. 📸 FRANCK FIFE - AFP or licensors
The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Chaos erupts in Paris as riot cops clash with PSG fans at Champions League victory parade in second night of violence
PARIS has been plagued by a second day of chaos with armed riot police battling with PSG fans at the Champions League trophy parade. Specialist cops can be seen brandishing batons and riot shields as they storm through the Champs-Élysées to fight back against violent thugs in the capital. 8 8 8 Jubilant celebrations in France have continued today after PSG swept aside a poor Inter Milan side 5-0 in Saturday night's European final in Munich. But the joyous scenes over in Germany were quickly overshadowed by violence back home in France. PSG fans were hit with tear gas overnight as deadly clashes broke out - leaving two dead and nearly 200 people injured. Almost 600 people were arrested in the ugly scenes with cars, bins and mattresses all seen on fire. And 24 hours after France was first plunged into danger further issues between police and fans broke out. PSG players and staff were joined by around 110,000 supporters this afternoon as they held a victory parade on the Champs-Élysées. Many fans were said to have been trying to pack out the lined streets in the capital to watch the celebrations. Within a short period of time, the limit of supporters was reached with thousands still looking to find a spot to see the squad return. This influx of fans caused chaos for riot cops who were seen trying to disperse them by chasing many through the streets. Video of the intense moment a row of cops started to run across the Alma bridge towards a group of supporters has been shared online. PSG fans tear gassed in violent clashes with cops as 400 arrested and two dead after Champions League win Thick plumes of blue smoke from flares can be seen next to the Eiffel Tower in the clip. An officer at the scene said: "They are throwing everything they can at us." Flash ball guns were also used by gendarmes, in an attempt disperse gang members carrying weapons of their own, including long metal poles and bricks stolen from building sites. It followed two people losing their lives during intense nationwide violence following PSG being crowned European football champions. One of the worst incidents took place in Dax, in the south-west of France, where a 17-year-old was knifed in the stomach. A local police spokesman said: "He was part of a crowd celebrating the PSG win in designated fanzone, and died from his wounds in hospital." A man was also killed when his scooter collided with a car in Paris on Saturday, after the victim was seen celebrating the football win. A police officer was seriously injured by a firecracker in Coutances, Normandy. 8 8 8 He was placed in an induced coma, with a very serious eye and head injury, and was still in intensive care on Sunday morning. Paris' police chief Laurent Nuñez has come out since and said the blame should be placed on looters and vandals who used the party atmosphere in Paris to cause chaos. He made it clear that "real" PSG fans should not be mixed up with violent thugs. A ring of steel had been created around the Champs-Élysées, with major department stores and banks using steel shutters to try and keep looters away. PSG's official club shops on the Champs, and at their ground, were also barricaded over the weekend. Despite this, a Foot Locker sports store on Champs-Élysées was broken into, and goods including multiple trainers stolen. A Maisons du Monde furniture store on the nearby Avenue Wagram was also looted, said a police spokesman. Youths wearing masks and hoodies were meanwhile seen roaming around the city looking for trouble. Motorbikes and discared mattresses were set alight, sending thick black smoke billowing through the night sky. There was even fighting reported around the Eiffel Tower, which was lit up in PSG's red, white and blue following their 5-0 win. Around 5,400 police officers were on duty across Paris at the weekend, as trouble was always expected, whatever the result. PSG fans have an increasingly bad reputation for hooliganism, and some attacked fans from Arsenal and Aston Villa during this year's Champion's League campaign. I was in the heart of PSG's celebrations in Paris – it was a war zone By Sun Sports Features Editor, Rob Maul OUTSIDE the Parc des Princes last night, it was carnage. Absolute carnage. No sooner had the final whistle blown in Munich – as Paris Saint-Germain sealed a record-breaking 5-0 Champions League Final win over Inter Milan – the French capital erupted in celebration. Those who live within a few-mile radius of the club's home ground had prepared for the worst, sensibly boarding up their shops and cafes in anticipation of mass trouble, and it proved to be a wise decision. Tens of thousands of people, mostly young men wearing PSG shirts, sprinted away from the club's football ground and once they were outside of the wide police security perimeter, chaos ensued. Motorists had to take evasive action coming off the motorway slip-roads as people dangerously spilled into the street, throwing flares into their path. Soon, the traffic was completely stopped around Porte d'Auteuil as supporters started celebrating in the street – and even jumped on stationary cars. I saw one woman hurt and needing attention from friends while others cowered for cover as fans rushed forward. Ambulances were called to the area and so, too, were fire trucks. And your SunSport correspondent had to sprint away for safety at one point when some of the remnants of the fireworks landed too close for his comfort. Most of the yobs would not have lived in the local area themselves but they saw this European success as an excuse to break the law and cause disruption. 8 8
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
17-Year-Old Boy and 23-Year-Old Man Killed, Hundreds Injured After PSG Champions League Victory Descends into Chaos
On Saturday, May 31, violent clashes erupted in the French capital, which led to 559 arrests, according to police A teenage boy and a man in his early 20s died, while at least 192 others were injured The incident occurred after Paris Saint-Germain's 5-0 victory against Inter Milan in the Champions League finalTwo people have died and at least 192 others are injured following the Champions League final in France. On Saturday, May 31, violent clashes broke out while soccer fans were celebrating Paris Saint-Germain's 5-0 victory against Inter Milan, Paris Police Chief Laurent Nuñe confirmed in a press conference, per BBC. Two people died during the incident, including a 23-year-old man who was riding a scooter when he was struck by a car. A second 17-year-old victim was fatally stabbed in the Parisian town of Dax 'during the celebrations," the French news outlet Le Monde reported. The prosecutor's office said the suspect is currently "on the run." The French Interior Ministry announced that of the 559 people arrested amid the clashes, including 491 in Paris, 320 were placed in police custody, per Reuters and Le Monde. Photos from Saturday show smashed bus shelters and riot police firing tear gas and a water cannon as chaos descended near Champs-Élysées avenue and PSG's Parc des Princes stadium. Police reported 692 fires including more than 200 burned vehicles after the Champions League final, according to Sky News. During the press conference, Paris Police Chief Nuñe said fireworks were also thrown at officers after the match. 'We really need to differentiate the fact that there were real PSG fans enjoying their night and individuals who were not here to watch the game and just to have a go at the police officers,' said Nuñe, per BBC. Nine members of the police were injured alongside the 192 civilians in the violence that broke out after the soccer celebrations, Nuñe confirmed. He also said that several firefighters were attacked while responding to car fires. Additionally, four family members were injured after a car accidentally 'careered into fans celebrating PSG's win in Grenoble in southeastern France,' Le Monde reported. The driver handed himself in to the police and was placed under arrest. He tested negative for alcohol and drugs, according to the outlet. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'True PSG fans are getting excited about their team's magnificent performance. Meanwhile, barbarians have taken to the streets of Paris to commit crimes and provoke law enforcement," French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau wrote on X. 'I have asked the internal security forces to respond vigorously to these atrocities. I offer my support to the Prefect of Police and all the police officers who are ensuring everyone's safety this evening," he added. "It is unbearable that it is impossible to celebrate without fearing the savagery of a minority of thugs who respect nothing.' Paris Saint-Germain is set to go ahead with a 90-minute victory parade on the Champs-Élysées today, according to the BBC. Read the original article on People
Wall Street Journal
2 days ago
- General
- Wall Street Journal
Paris Erupts in Celebrations, Riots After PSG Wins Champions League
PARIS—Raucous street celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's first Champions League title spilled over into rioting and clashes with police in parts of the French capital, leading to hundreds of arrests. Paris erupted late Saturday with honking car horns after the victory, as soccer fans waved PSG flags, set off fireworks, thronged streets and disrupted traffic. On Paris's Champs-Élysées, and on a portion of the city ring road, some people skirmished with police, who fired tear gas to disperse the crowds, according to videos of the incidents.
