PSG’s Champions League Victory Celebrations Turn Violent in Paris, Dozens Detained

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:14am on 31 May 2026,Sunday Sports

Celebrations after Paris Saint-Germain won their second consecutive UEFA Champions League title turned chaotic across Paris, leading to dozens of arrests and clashes with police. Thousands of supporters gathered on the Champs-Élysées and near the Parc des Princes stadium after PSG defeated Arsenal in the final in Budapest. While most fans celebrated peacefully, some groups vandalised shops, set vehicles on fire, launched fireworks, and reportedly attempted to storm a police station. Authorities deployed thousands of officers to maintain order, with several injuries and property damage reported. The unrest echoed similar violence seen during PSG’s title celebrations last year. (PC: AP)

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