After Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won their first Champions League title, the team held a victory parade in central Paris. However, the ceremony quickly turned chaotic when a series of violent clashes between fans and police took place, causing a serious security situation.
Cup welcoming ceremony at Parc des Princes
PSG won the Champions League title for the first time
On the evening of June 1, riots spread around the Champs-Élysées – where the parade took place. Riot police had to use tear gas, batons and even rubber bullets to disperse the agitated crowd.
Some people threw bricks and other things at the police, used iron rods to attack law enforcement officers and even set off flares, damaging many vehicles. People in the area panicked and had to lock themselves in their cars to avoid danger.
The streets of Paris are filled with the colors of victory...
French President Emmanuel Macron, during a reception for the PSG team at the Élysée Palace, expressed his outrage: "We are in a moment of joy, but nothing can justify the acts of violence that took place. Two people were killed and dozens of others were injured. The rioters will certainly be severely punished."
Riots in Paris suburbs and suburbs
A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in a fanzone in Dax (southwestern France) and another man died in a car crash in Paris after celebrating the victory.
Also in Normandy, a police officer was seriously injured by fireworks and is now in a coma. In Grenoble, an out-of-control car plowed into a family of four, sending three of them to the hospital in critical condition.
Riot police crack down on extremist fans
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said a total of 294 people had been arrested in connection with violence, looting and attacks on law enforcement. He condemned the rioters' actions as "barbaric" and vowed a tough response from security services.
Several stores on the Champs-Élysées were vandalized and looted. Emergency security measures were deployed, including barricades, steel shutters and the cordoning off of sensitive areas. Official PSG stores were also barricaded.
President Macron at the reception of PSG football team
Unrest spread to many places after the final. In Munich, where the final was held, clashes broke out between French and Italian fans. Groups of masked and hooded youths roamed the city of Paris, causing chaos and burning vehicles and public objects.
Luis Enrique honored for his achievements
Although Paris police initially considered cancelling the parade due to security concerns, the event went ahead as planned. After the parade, the entire PSG team was received by President Macron at the Élysée Palace.
In his speech at the ceremony, Mr. Macron expressed his pride: "32 years ago I was a fan of Olypique Marseille after the victory also in Munich. Today, PSG has brought Paris to the top of Europe. It is a victory of will, solidarity and resilience."
PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and the results of more than 10 years of investment in PSG
President Macron thanked coach Luis Enrique and PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi for their great contributions to helping the team make history: "Luis Enrique, thank you very much for this victory. And Al-Khelaïfi, after 14 years of perseverance, you have brought PSG to the top despite many difficult years but the faith is still maintained".
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