Chaos in Paris: 491 arrests after PSG victory-two dead!

Chaos in Paris: 491 arrests after PSG victory-two dead!

After the triumphant victory of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the UEFA Champions League on June 1, 2025, which was celebrated with a 5-0 against Inter Milan in Munich, there were chaotic scenes in Paris. While the city was in a party mood, the festivities ended with violent clashes and a high proportion of arrest. Reports by Al Jazera A total of 491 people were arrested in the capital, while the total number of establishments in all of France were arrested 559 climb.

Two deaths were reported among the incidents. A man lost his life when he was hit on a scooter by a car in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. A 17-year-old adolescent died in Dax from a stabbing, the connection of which is unclear with the celebrations. Despite these tragedies, many fans celebrated peacefully by honking the streets and with fireworks.

violence and arrests

The celebrations took a violent turn, especially near the Parc of the Princes. According to reports from Mirror there were a total of 294 arrests in Paris alone after fans had thrown on the police and were set up some vehicles. The police reacted with tear gas and water cannons to control the crowd.

The streets around the stadium were closed to ensure a safe transfer of the game for fans. Despite the extensive security program with 5,400 police officers used, attacks occurred and the situation came out of control when the fans ran to the ring road. The violent scenes were documented on social media while police officers tried to de -escalate the situation.

reactions and future measures

The extensive riots raise questions about safety at sporting events. According to the research center for violence at sporting events, which has been set up at the University of Bern, there are increasing arguments between fans in recent decades. In order to counteract this problem, various measures such as the hooligan concordat and the "Good Hosting" strategy are developed to invite fans as guests instead of frightening them.

French President Emmanuel Macron plans to receive the victorious players to congratulate them, while at the same time the need for further discussions about security at sporting events is emphasized. In the middle of these events, however, 11.5 million viewers in France were able to follow the game, and PSG celebrated its first Champions League title in the club's history, which is to be recognized with a celebration on the Champs-Élysées in the coming days.