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New Straits Times
an hour ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Jubilant PSG parade Champions League trophy in Paris
PARIS: An estimated 100,000 fans packed the Champs-Elysees on Sunday to cheer the Paris Saint-Germain players and staff as they paraded the Champions League trophy in the French capital. The team came by bus directly from Roissy airport after touching down from Munich, where they beat Inter Milan in Saturday's final. They were greeted along the route by jubilant supporters. Some had flags or flares, all wanted to savour their club winning the biggest prize in European club football for the first time in their history. The players, all wearing shirts with '25' on it, brandished the trophy and addressed the crowd as they drove. "Lets' all sing together," shouted their emblematic captain Marquinhos. Coach Luis Enrique and his team, including Desire Doue, the 19-year-old who lit up the final by scoring twice in the dazzling 5-0 win over Inter, later went to a reception at the Elysee palace hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Police were on high alert to prevent any repetition of the scenes that scarred the victory celebrations in the capital after the final whistle on Saturday night. An estimated 11.8 million viewers watched the game on French television which sparked a long night of wild celebrations. Fans thronged the streets of the capital, letting off flares and fireworks as decades of pent-up frustration were released. Police made nearly 600 arrests across France, the interior ministry said, after more than 200 cars were torched and police clashed with youths. In the southwest town of Dax, a 17-year-old boy died after being stabbed in the chest. A 23-year-old man riding a scooter in central Paris also died after being hit by a vehicle. A policeman was put in an induced coma after being injured by a firework. President Macron on Sunday called the violence "unacceptable" while PSG also condemned it. "These isolated acts are contrary to the club's values and in no way represent the vast majority of our supporters, whose exemplary behaviour throughout the season deserves to be commended," PSG said. The violence paled against an incident last Monday when a Premier League victory parade by Liverpool Football Club in the English city ended in horrific scenes after a car ploughed into the crowd, leaving 79 injured. After Saturday's final, Macron hailed PSG's victory on social media as a "day of glory." "Bravo, we are all proud," he wrote. "Paris is the capital of Europe tonight." The margin of victory was the greatest in a final in the history of the Champions League or the European Cup that preceded it. Qatar Sports Investments pumped hundreds of millions of euros pumped into PSG since buying an ailing club in 2011, but over the last couple of have seasons turned their back on their former policy of signing stars such as Neymar and Lionel Messi and focussed instead spent their money on young French talent. Doue cemented his status as a rising star in world football. Senny Mayulu, another 19-year-old, came on as a substitute towards the end and scored the fifth goal. "I still can't believe it, I think it will only seem real tomorrow," Mayulu said after the game. "In the dressing room, everyone broke down in their own way, you could see it in their eyes, people were filled with joy and pride." PSG had lost their only other appearance in the final five years ago was the result but after Saturday's triumph, said they planned to win more.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
PSG Captain Sends Special Message for Neymar after Champions League Win
PSG Captain Sends Special Message for Neymar after Champions League Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. PSG captain Marquinhos has been a part of the French club since 2013. The Brazilian defender has been a part of the 'PSG project' from the start and is one of the few who remain a part of the current squad. Advertisement An emotional Marquinhos lifted the Champions League trophy along with the PSG squad, but the Brazilian defender made time to thank players like Neymar, who helped the club lead to winning the most prestigious prize in Europe. Marquinhos: "This [Champions League Trophy] is for Thiago [Silva] and Neymar, players for who passed through this club. I think of all of the players who have come and gone like Thiago, Neymar, Lucas [Moura], Maxwell, great players who deserved more and [deserved] to win this title." Neymar's influence at PSG Neymar joined PSG in the summer of 2017, and it was a move that many did not expect. He stayed there until the summer of 2023, and two years later, the club finally achieved the trophy they've always wanted. PSG can thank Desire Doue, who arrived at the club last summer and is a massive Neymar fan. The French winger scored two goals in the Champions League Final last night, which led to a 5-0 win. Advertisement Doue spoke with Brazilian legend Marcelo after the game last night and had a special request involving Neymar. The video of Doue asking Marcelo to greet Neymar for him has gone viral, showcasing the impact Neymar has on him and other players. Neymar Congratulates PSG Many fans noticed Kylian Mbappe congratulating PSG after their Champions League win last night. What surprised many was Neymar's congratulations to the French club after many rumors suggesting an end on bad terms in 2023. Neymar left the club to join Al Hilal in the summer of 2023 for a transfer fee worth around $97 million. The Brazilian reposted PSG's video of them lifting the Champions League trophy and wrote, "Congratulations PSG." Advertisement Neymar and PSG follow each other on Instagram, something that wasn't the case after the Brazilian star's departure in 2023. Neymar congratulates PSG for winning the Champions League on his Instagram Instagram Related: Desire Doue's Historic Champions League Final Goal Overtakes a Lionel Messi Record Related: Luis Enrique Reaches Historic Champions League Feat After PSG's 5-0 Win Over Inter This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Jubilant PSG party into night with Champions League trophy
Paris Saint-Germain players, staff and fans stretched their Champions League celebrations deep into Sunday evening as they finished a day of festivities in the French capital at a packed and delirious Parc des Princes stadium. Players sung and danced and waved the trophy on their home pitch as music blared and star Parisian rappers performed before a jubilant crowd. The well-wishers included tennis player Novak Djokovic, hours ahead of his fourth-round match at nearby Roland Garros, and disgraced former French President Nicolas Sarkozy. After thrashing Inter Milan by a record 5-0 in Saturday evening's final, the squad flew into Paris from Munich at just before 4:00 pm . They then set off on a triumphal procession on an open-top, double-decker bus. They were greeted along the route by crowds of jubilant supporters. Waving flags and letting off flares, they savoured their club winning the biggest prize in European club football for the first time. The players brandished the trophy and addressed the crowd as they drove. After parading down the Champs Elysees, coach Luis Enrique and his team went to a reception at the Elysee palace hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron who lavished praise on the team. "You are the champions and you have put Paris at the top of Europe," he said. "There were 11 of you on the field, but there was clearly a twelfth man the entire French public, regardless of traditional allegiances," said Macron, in a nod to his own loyalty to PSG's rival, Olympique de Marseille. An estimated 11.8 million viewers watched the game on French television as PSG became just the second French side to become European champions, after Marseille in 1993. The president however condemned the violence which had marred the victory celebrations across France on Saturday night. Police made nearly 600 arrests across France, the interior ministry said, after more than 200 cars were torched and police clashed with youths. In the southwest town of Dax, a 17-year-old boy died after being stabbed in the chest. A 23-year-old man riding a scooter in central Paris also died after being hit by a vehicle. A policeman was in an induced coma after being injured by a firework. The violence quickly became a political football in France on Sunday as parties on the right and left took the opportunity to criticise the handling of the celebrations. "Nothing can justify what has happened in the last few hours, the violent clashes are unacceptable," said Macron. "We will pursue, we will punish, we will be relentless." PSG concluded their day's festivities with a party at their Parc des Princes home ground. Each player walked onto the pitch to a different song and each received a standing ovation. Club captain Marquinhos, who joined the club in 2013, was the last to take centre stage, holding one handle of the trophy as club president President Nasser al-Khelaifi held the other. "After all these years, I can cry now, this is the day of glory!" Marquinhos said, before telling the crowd: "We love you. Enjoy it! We are European champions!" Even the club president received praise, with the crowd cheering: "Thank you Nasser." Qatar Sports Investments, which al-Khelaifi chairs, has pumped hundreds of millions of euros into PSG since buying it as an ailing club in 2011. Over the last couple of seasons they have turned their back on their former policy of signing stars such as Neymar and Lionel Messi and focussed on young French talent, such as 19-year-old Desire Doue, scorer of two goals on Saturday. PSG had lost their only other appearance in the final five years ago but after Saturday's triumph, said they had the taste for victory now. "The objective now is to win again," al-Khelaifi said after the game. "It has taken 14 years of hard work but we are building something for the future." gj-bsp/pb/rlp
LeMonde
3 hours ago
- Sport
- LeMonde
PSG fans raise the roof as triumphant players hold aloft Champions League trophy
Paris Saint-Germain players walked into a wall of noise at their home stadium on Sunday, June 1, and brandished aloft the Champions League trophy that their fans have waited so long to savor. Coach Luis Enrique, the architect of PSG's astonishing 5-0 destruction of Inter Milan in Munich on Saturday night, received a huge ovation at Parc des Princes, as did the influential Ousmane Dembélé and his teammates when they came onto the field one by one. Their faces were shown on a giant screen and, when Dembélé's face was displayed, fans inside the 49,000-capacity stadium broke out into chants of "Dembélé, Ballon d'Or" in the hope he wins the most coveted individual award in world soccer. But the loudest cheer of the night was for long-serving captain Marquinhos, who walked with club president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi alongside him and with the Champions League trophy between them. Al-Khelaïfi and Dembélé were both tossed into the air by PSG's players, who then did a lap of honor after the greatest success in the club's 55-year history. Open-top bus parade PSG had earlier Sunday put on an open-top bus parade in the French capital for its fans. The winners of European club soccer's biggest prize arrived in Paris on Sunday afternoon and headed to France's most famous avenue, the Champs-Élysées, which overnight Saturday saw acts of violence and clashes with riot police. Thousands of police were deployed Sunday to keep order with similar tactics to those used on Saturday night, Paris police chief Laurent Nunez told reporters. PSG fans waved blue and red as they waited for the team bus to arrive at shortly after 5 pm. When the parade started, the atmosphere was calm as fans stood behind barriers with riot police in front of them. Fans roared when Marquinhos brandished the trophy over his head, then passed it down to other players on the bus. Enrique joined in with the fans as they sang one of the club's anthems, and Dembélé blew kisses. The team later met with French President Emmanuel Macron and first lady Brigitte Macron at the Élysée Palace, with players wearing club tracksuits and PSG jerseys. After leaving the palace, the players arrived at the Parc des Princes, for a concert, light show and presentation of the trophy. Fans sang "Champions d'Europe" ("Champions of Europe") as they waited for the ceremony. PSG denounces 'isolated acts' of violence The exuberance on display in most places was overshadowed by the deaths of two people and some 200 injuries during Saturday night's celebrations. A total of 294 arrests had been made overnight and two cars were set alight close to Parc des Princes, which had shown the game live. The overnight fatalities marred a night of exuberance after PSG clinched its first − and long-awaited − Champions League title. The Eiffel Tower glowed in team colors and fans partied through the night. PSG denounced the violence. "These isolated acts are contrary to the club's values, and don't at all represent the immense majority of our fans," PSG said in a statement. Celebrations were largely peaceful but degenerated into violence in some areas. A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in the western city of Dax during a PSG street party after the final, the national police service said. The regional prosecutor said the killing was not apparently linked to the match. In Paris, a man in his 20s was killed in Paris when his scooter was hit by a car during PSG celebrations. Help us improve Le Monde in English Dear reader, We'd love to hear your thoughts on Le Monde in English! Take this quick survey to help us improve it for you. Take the survey A police officer was hit accidentally by fireworks at a PSG gathering in Northwest France and placed in an artificial coma because of grave eye injuries. A total of 201 people were injured around the capital, four of them seriously, the Paris police said. Tear gas was used near the stadium and water cannons used near the Arc de Triomphe to disperse rowdy crowds. But at the Place de la Bastille, joyous fans climbed onto the base of the famous column, singing, dancing and letting off flares, while those around them joined in. Nunez blamed the scattered troubles on "thousands of people who came to commit acts of violence" instead of watching the match. He noted similar unrest on the sidelines of prior celebrations in the capital, such as after France's World Cup win in 2018.
News.com.au
5 hours ago
- Politics
- News.com.au
Jubilant PSG parade Champions League trophy in Paris
Tens of thousands of football fans packed the Champs-Elysees on Sunday to cheer the Paris Saint-Germain players and staff as they paraded the Champions League trophy in the French capital before a major celebration at their home stadium. The team came by bus directly from Roissy airport after touching down from Munich, where they thrashed Inter Milan 5-0 in Saturday's final. They were greeted along the route by scores of jubilant supporters. Some had flags or flares, all wanted to savour their club winning the biggest prize in European club football for the first time in their history. The players, all wearing shirts with '25' on them, brandished the trophy and addressed the crowd as they drove. "Lets' all sing together," shouted their emblematic captain Marquinhos. Coach Luis Enrique and his team, including Desire Doue, the 19-year-old who lit up the final by scoring twice in Saturday's dazzling performance, later went to a reception at the Elysee palace hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron who lavished praise on the team. "You are the champions and you have put Paris at the top of Europe," he said. "There were 11 of you on the field, but there was clearly a twelfth man -- the entire French public, regardless of traditional allegiances," said Macron, winking at his own loyalty to PSG's rival club, Olympique de Marseille. The president was also quick to condemn the violence which had scarred the victory celebrations in the capital, and elsewhere in France, after the final whistle on Saturday night. Police made nearly 600 arrests across France, the interior ministry said, after more than 200 cars were torched and police clashed with youths. In the southwest town of Dax, a 17-year-old boy died after being stabbed in the chest. A 23-year-old man riding a scooter in central Paris also died after being hit by a vehicle. A policeman was put in an induced coma after being injured by a firework. "Nothing can justify what has happened in the last few hours, the violent clashes are unacceptable," said Macron said. "We will pursue, we will punish, we will be relentless." Macron also thanked the players and the club for their quick condemnation of the violence. "These isolated acts are contrary to the club's values and in no way represent the vast majority of our supporters, whose exemplary behaviour throughout the season deserves to be commended," the club said Sunday. Police were on high alert to prevent any repetition of Saturday's scene which paled against an incident last Monday when a Premier League victory parade by Liverpool Football Club in the English city ended in horrific scenes after a car ploughed into the crowd, leaving 79 injured. PSG are concluding their day's festivities with a party at their Parc des Princes home ground. - 'Win again' - An estimated 11.8 million viewers watched the game on French television as PSG became just the second French side afer Marseille in 1993 to become European champions. The margin of victory was the greatest in a final in the history of the Champions League or the European Cup that preceded it. Qatar Sports Investments pumped hundreds of millions of euros into PSG since buying an ailing club in 2011, but over the last couple of seasons they have turned their back on their former policy of signing stars such as Neymar and Lionel Messi and focussed instead on young French talent. Doue cemented his status as a rising star in world football. Senny Mayulu, another 19-year-old, came on as a substitute towards the end and scored the fifth goal. "In the dressing room, everyone broke down in their own way, you could see it in their eyes, people were filled with joy and pride," Mayulu said after the game. PSG had lost their only other appearance in the final five years ago but after Saturday's triumph, said they planned to win more. "The objective now is to win again," PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi said. "It has taken 14 years of hard work but we are building something for the future."
