Heavily armed French emergency services in front of a burning car, with the Eiffel Tower in the background: There were riots in Paris after the Paris football club PSG won the Champions League.Image: keystone
May 31, 2026, 06:50May 31, 2026, 06:50
There were several arrests and incidents in Paris on Saturday after Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League final. As French media reported with reference to the Paris prefecture, around 80 people were arrested, 45 of whom were taken into police custody.
Over the course of the evening, there were clashes between emergency services and groups of rioters in individual areas of the capital. A bus stop was damaged and further property damage was reported.
The situation escalated particularly on the Champs-Élysées: masked people and emergency services clashed several times and projectiles and tear gas were used. Several people were arrested. Around 8,000 police officers were deployed in Paris, and a total of 22,000 nationwide.
The police used projectiles and tear gas.Image: keystone
The game was broadcast live from Budapest in an official public viewing at the Parc des Princes. According to the French press, the stadium was almost completely full and could accommodate around 40,000 to 48,000 spectators.
Paris Saint-Germain defended its title and won the Football Champions League for the second time in the club’s history. The French beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in the final in Budapest. (sda/dpa)
He waves the Champions League flag like no other
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