More than 400 people were arrested across France after Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory over Arsenal sparked violent celebrations, clashes with police and damage across Paris and other cities.
PSG defeated Arsenal in the final after a penalty shootout, setting off mass celebrations in the French capital. But the festivities quickly deteriorated, with fireworks, flares, burning electric bikes, smashed storefronts and confrontations between fans and police.
France’s Interior Ministry said 416 people were arrested overnight, including 280 in Paris. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said seven police officers were injured and called the unrest “absolutely unacceptable.”
Thousands of police officers had been deployed in advance to contain possible disorder, after PSG’s 2025 European triumph was also followed by deadly violence. Last year’s celebrations left two people dead, including a 17-year-old boy.
The Champs-Élysées filled with supporters shortly after the match ended, while earlier clashes broke out near PSG’s Parc des Princes, where fans had gathered to watch the final on large screens. Police said six vehicles, two businesses and a bus shelter were damaged.
