PSG Victory Riots Shake Paris | WATCH

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.

Officers used tear gas to disperse crowds in central Paris, as footage showed flares lighting up the streets and fans clashing with police.

According to French and Israeli reports, some of the celebrations also took on an anti-Israel tone. Palestinian flags were seen among the crowds in Paris, and reports claimed anti-Israel chants were heard during the unrest. Israeli outlets described the scenes as both a violent celebration and a political demonstration against Israel.

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen criticized the violence, writing on X that “only in France does a football club’s victory spark riots.”

PSG players were expected to take part in a victory parade Sunday, including a route near the Eiffel Tower and a reception with French President Emmanuel Macron.

The win was a historic sporting moment for PSG, but the celebrations again exposed France’s struggle to contain large-scale football unrest after major victories.