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Paris Celebrations After PSG's Champions League Win Turn Violent

Three injured, one critically, after a car drove into fans, leading to unrest and 47 arrests in central Paris.

Soccer Football - Champions League - Fans celebrate after Paris St Germain qualifies for the final - Paris, France - May 7, 2025 Paris St Germain fans celebrate after reaching the final near the Champs Elysees avenue REUTERS/Abdul Saboor

Overview

  • Paris Saint-Germain secured their place in the Champions League final with a 3-1 aggregate win over Arsenal, sparking citywide celebrations.
  • Violence erupted when a car drove into a group of PSG fans near the Champs-Élysées, injuring three people, including one critically.
  • The driver and a passenger fled on foot after the incident, and the car was later torched by an angry mob; police are still searching for the suspects.
  • Authorities arrested 47 individuals for offenses including vandalism, public disorder, and weapons possession during the unrest.
  • French police deployed 2,000 additional officers to manage the celebrations, which escalated into clashes involving tear gas and property damage.