Figure caption, Watch: Paris police fire tear gas in clashes with triumphant PSG fansByPaulin KolaPublished31 May 2026 A total of 219 people have been injured in clashes between football fans and police across France after Paris St-Germain (PSG) won the Champions League final against Arsenal. Eight were in a serious condition, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said. Thousands of officers were deployed to curb unrest that disrupted bus, train and rail services in the capital, Paris. Fifty-seven of them were injured. Nuñez said 780 people had been arrested over the violence – with more than 450 in custody. A person was found dead after an accident on Paris's ring road, which rioters tried to block overnight. Some 6,000 police have been mobilised for Sunday's victory celebrations, which began at the Eiffel Tower. Scenes around the Paris landmark appeared jubilant and peaceful as the parade got under way at around 18:00 local time (17:00 BST), with fans lining the streets.
Published: May 31, 2026 10:32 am
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