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PSG's Champions League win marred by night of violence and riots in Paris
Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 6-5 Champions League semifinal win over Bayern Munich, but it erupted in domestic trouble.Nearly 130 people were arrested around Paris overnight as fans clashed with police following Paris Saint-Germain reaching the Champions League final, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez has said.He told Europe 1 radio on Thursday that the total number of arrests was 127 in the Paris metropolitan area, including 107 in Paris, after titleholder PSG eliminated Bayern Munich to reach a second straight final and third since 2020.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4It’s not cricket: Pakistan athletes allowed in India for multilateral sportlist 2 of 4Sabalenka, Gauff threaten player boycott of French Open over prize moneylist 3 of 4Taiwan player victim of ‘inappropriate contact’ at UK table tennis eventlist 4 of 4Iran’s football team shows World Cup readiness with social media postsend of listHe said there were 11 injuries among the rioters, including one serious injury caused to someone using a mortar, and 23 police officers sustained light injuries. Clashes took place outside PSG’s Parc des Princes stadium and on the Champs-Elysees as police dispersed groups and prevented the Paris ring road from being blocked by rioters.“I condemn this strongly, there are always hundreds of individuals responsible for these excesses during these festivities who look to clash with law enforcement,” Nunez said. “I would like to thank the police prefect and all of his teams who systematically intervened according to my instructions, and those of my predecessors.”He also praised them for preventing damage to property and looting of stores.Nunez said security would be increased for the May 30 final against Arsenal in Budapest, Hungary.Nunez appeared to reproach recently elected Paris Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire – who regularly attends PSG games – for widely announcing the creation of a fan zone in Paris for the final without consulting the police beforehand.“We need to see where this fan zone will be organised,” Nunez added.Riot police near the Eiffel Tower in the French capital [Stephanie Lecocq/Reuters]A history of football violence in Paris and beyondRiots have been common in Paris and elsewhere in France in recent years.When PSG won the Champions League last year, police made more than 500 arrests across France. A man in his 20s was killed in Paris when his scooter was hit by a car during PSG celebrations.The trouble continued the next day.Paris police arres...
PSG win celebrations turn violent: Fans in Paris clash with police ...
Police vans are seen near the Arc de Triomphe after PSG won the semifinal match against Bayern Munich. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Police vans are seen near the Arc de Triomphe after PSG won the semifinal match against Bayern Munich. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Nearly 130 people were arrested around Paris overnight as fans clashed with police following Paris Saint-Germain reaching the Champions League final, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said on Thursday.He told Europe 1 radio that the total number of arrests was 127 in the Paris metropolitan area, including 107 in Paris, after title-holder PSG eliminated Bayern Munich to reach a second-straight final and third since 2020.He said there were 11 injuries among the rioters, including one serious injury caused to someone using a mortar, and 23 police officers sustained light injuries. Clashes took place outside PSG’s Parc des Princes stadium and on the Champs-Élysées as police dispersed groups and prevented the Paris ring road from being blocked off by rioters.“I condemn this strongly, there are always hundreds of individuals responsible for these excesses during these festivities who look to clash with law enforcement,” Nuñez said. “I would like to thank the police prefect and all of his teams who systematically intervened according to my instructions, and those of my predecessors.”ALSO READ | PSG knocks out Bayern to set up Champions League final with ArsenalHe also praised them for preventing damage to property and eventual looting of stores.Nuñez said security would be increased for the May 30 final against Arsenal in Budapest, Hungary.Nunez appeared to reproach recently elected Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire — who regularly attends PSG games — for widely announcing the creation of a fan zone in Paris for the final without consulting the police beforehand.“We need to see where this fan zone will be organised,” Nuñez added.A history of fan violence in FranceRiots have been commonplace in Paris and elsewhere in France in recent years.When PSG won the Champions League last year, police made more than 500 arrests across France. A man in his 20s was killed in Paris when his scooter was hit by a car during PSG celebrations.ALSO READ | Neuer rues lack of killer instinct after Champions League semifinal exitThe trouble continued the next day.Paris police arrested 148 people after fans clashed with officers and smashed cars and store windows after the club lost the 2020 final to Bayern.When PSG won the French title in 20...
Scores arrested in Paris after PSG reach Champions League final
Riot police near the Eiffel Tower after Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League semi-final match against Bayern Munich. STEPHANIE LECOCQ / REUTERS Police arrested 127 people while 11 people ...
Mass arrests occur in Paris after PSG reach Champions League final
Nunez said 23 officers also suffered minor injuries in violence that stemmed from wild celebrations following PSG's 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich in Germany that sealed a 6-5 aggregate victory in ...
