Despite Paris Saint-Germain`s historic first Champions League victory, defeating Inter 5-0 in Munich, celebrations in Paris took a tragic turn, leading to chaos, two deaths, and mass arrests.
Authorities reported significant unrest, with 491 arrests in the capital, primarily stemming from clashes between fans and police on the Champs-Elysees avenue. A nationwide total of 559 arrests was made.
Tragically, two fatalities were confirmed: a man died after being struck by a car while on a scooter in Paris, and a 17-year-old was fatally stabbed in the southwestern town of Dax. While the Dax incident occurred during celebrations, prosecutors are investigating its direct connection to the football events.
Police deployed water cannons to control crowds and prevent access to the Arc de Triomphe.
Police stated that individuals on the Champs-Elysees provoked confrontations by throwing objects and fireworks at officers. Separately, in Grenoble, in southeast France, a vehicle drove into a group of fans, injuring four people from the same family, two critically. The driver surrendered to police and was arrested.
Despite the majority of fans celebrating the historic victory peacefully in the capital, authorities confirmed disturbances near the Champs-Elysees and the Parc des Princes stadium, where 48,000 supporters had watched Luis Enrique`s side lift the trophy for the first time.
