PSG Fans Clash With Police in Paris After Champions League Victory

Following Paris Saint-Germain's historic 5-0 victory over Inter Milan to win their first-ever Champions League title, widespread celebrations in Paris erupted into violent clashes between fans and police. Thousands gathered across the city, including at the Parc des Princes stadium and the Champs Elysees, where fireworks and flares were lit, but the festivities devolved as groups of ultras engaged in disorderly conduct, including overturning cars and setting fires. Law enforcement deployed approximately 5,400 officers authorized to use tear gas, pepper spray, and batons to control the unrest, resulting in at least 81 arrests. French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau condemned the violence, distinguishing true fans from those he described as "barbarians" committing crimes and provoking police. Meanwhile, in Munich, pre-match clashes occurred between PSG and Inter Milan fans on public transport, involving throwing stones and the use of pepper spray, prompting a police investigation. The heavy security measures, including road closures and barricades of PSG’s official shop, underscored the authorities’ efforts to mitigate potential disorder during this high-profile event.