Nearly 300 Arrested in Paris Amid PSG Champions League Victory Riots

Following Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) historic 5-0 Champions League victory over Inter Milan, celebrations in Paris devolved into widespread violence and chaos. Nearly 300 people were arrested after fans engaged in rioting, looting of stores including Chanel and Foot Locker, setting vehicles on fire, and launching fireworks at police, who responded with tear gas, water cannons, and baton charges. Major disturbances occurred near the Parc des Princes stadium, Champs-Elysées, and other central locations, with thousands of police deployed to maintain order. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau condemned the violent actions as the work of 'barbarians' exploiting the celebrations, while noting true fans celebrated respectfully. Additional incidents included a car driving into a crowd in Grenoble, injuring four PSG fans, and clashes between French and Italian supporters in Munich. Despite the unrest, symbolic gestures such as the Eiffel Tower being lit in PSG's colors and President Macron's congratulatory message marked the historic sporting achievement.