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Paris Erupts in Violence as Car Hits PSG Fans After Champions League Win

Three people were hospitalized, one critically injured, after a car ploughed into PSG supporters, sparking riots and clashes with police 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

  • A car drove into a group of PSG fans celebrating their team's victory over Arsenal, injuring three people, including one critically.
  • The vehicle was chased by a group of rioters, who set it on fire after the occupants fled the scene on foot.
  • Clashes erupted between hooded PSG supporters and riot police on the Champs-Élysées, with tear gas and flares used to disperse crowds.
  • Authorities reported at least 43 arrests for public order offenses during the unrest, which included vandalism and looting.
  • An official investigation has been launched into the vehicular attack and subsequent violence during the celebrations.