Celebrations in the wake of a Champions League semi-final win turned sour, leading to clashes with police and the use of tear gas, resulting in multiple arrests.
Paris experienced widespread unrest Wednesday night as PSG supporters gathered to celebrate their team’s Champions League semi-final victory. The celebratory atmosphere devolved into violence, requiring police intervention and the deployment of tear gas.
Clashes between fans and law enforcement took place across the city, particularly near the Parc des Princes stadium and in the city center. Social media videos captured fans setting off flares and fireworks, damaging property, and confronting police. Tear gas was employed to disperse large, unruly crowds.
A particularly serious incident occurred near the Champs-Élysées when a vehicle drove into a group of PSG fans, injuring three. Authorities report that one victim is in critical condition. The vehicle was later set ablaze, and an investigation is underway.
The situation is deteriorating outside the Parc des Princes after the opening of the score.
Police intervention after a bus was surrounded by supporters. Use of tear gas grenade.
— Luc Auffret (@LucAuffret)
Local media reported chaotic scenes, with police and fans clashing and efforts to disperse crowds continuing late into the night. Approximately 2,000 officers in riot gear were deployed across key city areas, and emergency services responded to numerous incidents.
🔴 DIRECT – : A shop front is vandalized.
👉 Police are overwhelmed by the festivities of PSG’s qualification for the Champions League final on the Champs-Élysées. (🎥 Witness)
— FLASH INFO Ile-de-France (@info_Paris_IDF)
According to BFMTV, citing a police source, at least 44 individuals were arrested for offenses including public disorder, vandalism, and resisting arrest.
Vehicle attacked on the Champs-Elysées
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The disturbances followed PSG’s 2–1 home victory over Arsenal, securing their place in the UEFA Champions League final, scheduled for May 31 in Munich against Inter Milan.
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The most beautiful avenue in the world was French.
This pile of debris, garbage and flames is the result of the passage of thugs from certain Arab-Afro-Islamic immigrations.
The enrichment that you are told.
— Jean MESSIHA (@JeanMessiha)
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