Nearly 300 individuals were taken into custody in Paris following a violent confrontation between supporters and law enforcement after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) celebrated a landmark 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final.
The disturbance unfolded around the Champs-Elysees and the Parc des Princes stadium, where approximately 50,000 fans had assembled to view the game on massive screens.
Although flares and fireworks initially filled the night sky in celebration, the mood shifted as public infrastructure—including bus stops—was vandalized, vehicles were set ablaze, and widespread property damage occurred.
Parisian authorities confirmed the arrests, noting that the majority were for disorderly behavior, including possession of fireworks and other banned items.
To handle the expected crowd and maintain order, 5,400 officers were stationed throughout the city.
“Troublemakers on the Champs-Elysees were looking to create incidents and repeatedly came into contact with police by throwing large fireworks and other objects,” a police statement reads.
Still, many PSG supporters commemorated the team’s maiden Champions League triumph in a peaceful manner.
Some celebrated by dancing in the streets, others sang the team’s anthems, and car horns echoed through the city, as the Eiffel Tower shone in PSG’s signature blue and red.
Even French President Emmanuel Macron, who is famously a fan of Olympique de Marseille, expressed admiration, posting on X: “A glorious day for PSG! Bravo, we are all proud. Paris, the capital of Europe this evening.”
