Two dead in Paris following PSG’s Champions League triumph

WorldFootball
1 Jun 2025 • 6:02 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Two people died and over 500 were arrested in France after disorder broke out during Champions League final celebrations following Paris St Germain’s win against Inter Milan.
  • The French interior ministry reported 192 injuries and 692 fires, including 264 involving vehicles, with 559 arrests made as of Sunday morning, 491 of which were in Paris.
  • Celebrations erupted across Paris after PSG’s 5-0 victory, with fans gathering at the Parc des Princes stadium, the Eiffel Tower, and the Place de la Bastille, but skirmishes with police occurred.
  • PSG forward Ousmane Dembélé urged fans to celebrate responsibly, saying, "Let’s celebrate but without breaking everything in Paris."
  • Security was tightened with 5,400 police officers deployed in anticipation of post-match violence, and previous PSG victories have also been marred by clashes and arrests.

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