PSG win leads to overnight clashes, then peaceful parade in Paris
Paris Saint-Germain’s second Champions League title victory, secured in a penalty shootout against Arsenal in Budapest, triggered violent overnight celebrations across France before giving way to a peaceful afternoon parade near the Eiffel Tower. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported 780 people were detained in Paris and other cities, with 57 officers wounded, most with minor injuries, as fans set fires and vandalized shops. Nuñez said the situation was largely under control by Sunday and noted that most incidents occurred in the Champs Elysees neighborhood and near the Parc des Princes stadium. Planned celebrations at the Champ de Mars went ahead as scheduled under high security, drawing up to 100,000 supporters. PSG players, led by captain Marquinhos, coach Luis Enrique, and club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, lifted the trophy as the club anthem played. French President Emmanuel Macron later hosted the team at the Elysee presidential palace, condemning the violence and stating, “This must end.”
What’s reported
Paris Saint-Germain won its second Champions League title, beating Arsenal in a penalty shootout in Budapest.
Violent clashes occurred overnight across France, with 780 people detained and 57 officers wounded.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported that 480 of the detentions were in the Paris area.
Peaceful celebrations on Sunday at the Champ de Mars drew up to 100,000 fans.
Players Marquinhos (captain), Luis Enrique (coach), and Nasser Al-Khelaifi (club president) attended.
President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence during a ceremony at the Elysee palace.
The Paris prosecutors’ office stated 306 people were in police custody, including 81 minors.
Paris mayor Emmanuel Grégoire condemned the violence in the strongest terms.
In PSG’s first Champions League win in May 2025, 201 people were injured and over 500 arrested across France.
Key figures
Laurent Nuñez (Interior Minister)
Marquinhos (PSG captain)
Luis Enrique (PSG coach)
Nasser Al-Khelaifi (PSG club president)
Emmanuel Macron (French President)
Emmanuel Grégoire (Paris mayor)
Sources: NPR
