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Arab News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Macron condemns ‘unacceptable' violence during football celebrations
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday condemned the 'unacceptable' violence during celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League final victory, as he welcomed the triumphant team to the Elysee palace. 'Nothing can justify what has happened in the last few hours, the violent clashes are unacceptable,' the French leader said. 'We will pursue, we will punish, we will be relentless,' he added before congratulating the players on their win. Two people died and police made nearly 600 arrests across France overnight as football fans celebrated PSG's 5-0 triumph over Inter Milan in Munich. 'The violent clashes that took place are unacceptable and have come at a heavy cost: two people are dead, around 30 police officers and several firefighters have been injured,' Macron said. 'My thoughts are also with the police officer in Coutances who is currently in a coma,' he added. Macron hosted Coach Luis Enrique and his team after their victory parade on the famed Champs Elysee, thanking the players for their quick condemnation of the previous night's chaos. 'These isolated acts are contrary to the club's values and in no way represent the vast majority of our supporters, whose exemplary behavior throughout the season deserves to be commended,' the club said on Sunday.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
PSG hold parade to mark Champions League victory
Paris St-Germain's players celebrated their Champions League victory in the city on Sunday afternoon, hours after trouble broke out across Ligue 1 club beat Inter Milan 5-0 in Saturday's final in Munich to claim their first Champions League Enrique's side held an hour-long open-top bus parade through the city, running from the Champs Elysees to the Arc de was a heavy police presence for the celebrations, following the widespread disorder in France that occurred on Saturday night after the match, when two people died. A 17-year-old boy died after being stabbed in the chest in the south-west town of Dax, while a 23-year-old man who was riding a scooter in central Paris was also killed after being hit by a vehicle. Paris police prefect Laurent Nunez said 192 people were injured in the overnight clashes, with 491 arrests in Paris alone. Flares and fireworks were set off, bus shelters smashed and cars torched, with much of the disorder occurring in the police officers and seven firefighters were injured, while 264 vehicles were set on fire. A car ploughed into PSG fans in Grenoble in south-east France, leaving four people those hurt were from the same family, police said. Two were seriously released a statement condemning "in the strongest possible terms the violence that occurred during the celebrations"."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. Despite the disorder, a decision was made to go ahead with the victory parade on Sunday. A cap of 100,000 attendees was put on the event. PSG's players made their way to the Elysee Palace after the parade to be greeted by France president Emmanuel will close their celebrations with an event for season-ticket holders at the club's Parc des Princes stadium later on Sunday night.
CNA
3 days ago
- Politics
- CNA
Paris erupts in euphoria before skirmishes as PSG win Champions League
PARIS :Wild celebrations erupted across the French capital on Saturday after Paris St Germain crushed Italian opponents Inter Milan to win the Champions League for the first time, although skirmishes with police later threatened to spoil the party. On the Champs Elysees, bus shelters were smashed up and projectiles hurled at riot police, who fired tear gas and water canons to push back surging crowds as thousands of supporters descended on the boutique-lined boulevard. There were also clashes with police on the Paris ring road and at least two cars were torched near PSG's Parc des Princes stadium. Inside the stadium, transformed into a giant fan zone for the night, 48,000 people let out a roar of ecstasy at the final whistle in Munich. "Total euphoria, crazy atmosphere," said Gilles Gailliot who had been watching the game in the Paris stadium. "It made up for the wait and the years of disappointment. Finally Paris and its supporters have been rewarded," Gailliot added. Parisians set off fireworks and hung out of moving cars waving PSG scarves, delighting in their side's first victory in European soccer's top competition. Nearby, the Eiffel Tower lit up in PSG's blue and red colours. "I couldn't dream of a better night," said 18-year-old Amine. "Let's spare a thought for Mbappe." France striker Kylian Mbappe left PSG for Spanish club Real Madrid last year in pursuit of Champions League glory. ARRESTS Some 5,400 police were deployed across Paris in anticipation of raucous celebrations. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau urged a zero-tolerance approach to maintaining order amid the celebrations. "True PSG supporters are enjoying their team's magnificent match. Meanwhile, barbarians have taken to the streets of Paris to commit crimes and provoke the police," the minister tweeted. Police had made more than 130 arrests by shortly after midnight. PSG playmaker Ousmane Dembele urged supporters to keep the party festive. "Let's celebrate this but not tear everything up in Paris," Dembele told Canal+. French President Emmanuel Macron, an ardent supporter of Olympique de Marseille, tweeted: "A glorious day for PSG! Bravo, we are all proud. Paris, the capital of Europe this evening." Macron's office said the president would receive the players at the Elysee Palace on Sunday. The team are also expected to parade down the Champs Elysees. PSG lost the final to Bayern Munich in 2020 and had teetered on the brink of elimination in the league phase this season before claiming the trophy their deep-pocketed Qatari owners had craved. On the streets, fans lauded the exploits of Desire Doue, who scored twice, and manager Luis Enrique.
CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
PSG fans unfurl banner calling for end to ‘genocide in Gaza' during Champions League final
PSG fans celebrate after PSG's Achraf Hakimi scores his side's opening goal during the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) MUNICH — Paris Saint-Germain supporters displayed a banner saying 'Stop genocide in Gaza' during the Champions League final on Saturday. They raised it shortly after Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring in a 5-0 rout of his former side Inter Milan. Some PSG fans also held Palestinian scarves and flags during the game. PSG fans are known for their stance against the war in Gaza. They previously displayed a giant banner saying 'Free Palestine' in November during the Champions League match against Atlético Madrid. The latest banner was likely to lead to disquiet among local authorities in Munich. Munich's city hall displays an Israeli flag as well as a Ukrainian one, and German support for Israel is strong for historical reasons. PSG could also face a fine. UEFA bans the use of gestures, words, objects or any other means to transmit a provocative message that is judged not fit for a sports event, particularly provocative messages that are of a political, ideological, religious or offensive nature. Financial penalties are typical for a first offense — 10,000 euros ($10,700) for a political banner or disturbances. Israel's nearly three-month blockade on Gaza has pushed the population of over two million to the brink of famine. It has allowed some aid to enter in recent days, but aid organizations say far from enough is getting in. The U.N. World Food Program said the fear of starvation in Gaza is high. The war began when Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing around 1,200 people, most of them civilians, and taking 250 hostages. Israeli strikes have killed more than 54,000 Gaza residents, mostly women and children, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its tally. The Associated Press
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Police have to hold back PSG fans as they try to rush the field after Champions League win
PSG's head coach Luis Enrique holds the trophy after winning the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) PSG fans invade the field at the end of the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) PSG fans invade the field at the end of the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) PSG fans invade the field at the end of the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) PSG fans raid the pitch after during the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Alexandra Beier) PSG fans raid the pitch after during the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Alexandra Beier) PSG's head coach Luis Enrique holds the trophy after winning the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) PSG fans invade the field at the end of the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) PSG fans invade the field at the end of the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) PSG fans invade the field at the end of the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) PSG fans raid the pitch after during the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Alexandra Beier) MUNICH (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain fans had to be held back by a line of police when trying to rush the field after the Champions League final on Saturday. What looked like thousands of supporters tried to get onto the field at Allianz Arena after PSG's 5-0 win against Inter Milan saw it lift the trophy for the first time. Advertisement Police lined up in front of the PSG end of the stadium at the final whistle but struggled to contain the fans for several minutes when they came down from the stands following the trophy presentation. They did eventually manage to force them back into the stands, and PSG players had already headed back to the locker room, appearing to cut short celebrations in front of their supporters. Players eventually made their way back to the field with the trophy after order was restored. PSG fans dominated the occasion, drowning out Inter supporters, many of whom had left long before the final whistle after seeing their team blown away by the French champion. Advertisement Désiré Doué scored twice in the game and set up another goal for Achraf Hakimi. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and substitute Senny Mayulu also scored as PSG recorded the biggest winning margin in a final in the competition's 69-year history. ___ James Robson is at ___ AP soccer:
