French police detain 780 after PSG Champions League riots spark nationwide chaos
French police have detained 780 people nationwide—including 283 in Paris—after celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory descended into violent riots across 15 cities. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez confirmed 57 officers were injured, most with minor wounds, as rioters set fires, vandalised shops, and attempted to storm a Paris police station late Saturday.
The unrest erupted within hours of PSG’s 2-1 win over Arsenal in the Champions League final, with authorities reporting 219 total injuries among both police and civilians. In Paris, smaller groups targeted vehicles and storefronts, while clashes spread to cities including Lyon, Marseille, and Lille. Nuñez condemned the violence as *"absolutely unacceptable"* and vowed further arrests, though no fatalities have been reported.
The scale of the detentions marks a sharp escalation from initial reports of 400 arrests, reflecting a rapid police response to contain the disorder. Authorities had pre-positioned 3,000 officers in Paris alone, anticipating post-match gatherings near the Parc des Princes stadium, where 40,000 fans watched the final on giant screens. The interior ministry has not yet released details on charges, but previous Champions League-related riots in France have led to fines and short-term bans from stadiums.
PSG’s victory—its second Champions League title in three years—has reignited debates over policing large-scale football celebrations, particularly in Paris, where similar unrest followed the club’s 2024 triumph. Nuñez has called for an emergency meeting with local officials on Monday to assess security protocols ahead of the club’s planned victory parade later this week.
French police detain 780 after PSG Champions League riots spark nationwide chaos
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Hundreds of people were detained by police in Paris as violence swept through the capital late yesterday after the victory of Paris Saint-Germain football club in the UEFA Champions League final.
bluesky bot · 7 days ago
French police arrest 780 after violent clashes as PSG fans celebrate Champions League win Interior minister says 57 officers injured as rioters set fires and vandalise shops in about 15 citiesFrench police have detained 780 people involved in violent clashes in Paris and other French cities that erupted on Saturday night after Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal to win the Champions League title.The interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, said 57 officers were wounded, with most suffering minor injuries, as football fans set off fires and vandalised shops. One small group even tried to storm a Paris police station. Continue reading...
theguardian · 7 days ago
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thejournal · 7 days ago
Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.
bbc · 7 days ago
French police detain hundreds in Paris after violent celebrations of PSGs Champions League title The French interior ministry said that some 780 persons were questioned nationally, including 283 in Paris alone.
euronews · 7 days ago
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theguardian · 7 days ago
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independent · 7 days ago
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independent · 7 days ago
📰 French police detain hundreds in Paris after violent celebrations of PSGs Champions League titleAccording to the Paris police prefecture, smaller groups caused disruptions in a number of places, with some of them lighting fires and vandalising stores. They also set cars on fire. #UKNews #Europe
mastodon bot · 7 days ago
France arrests hundreds of rioters nationwide as PSG win Champions League French Ministry of Interior says 416 people detained nationwide, including 283 in Paris, after PSGs win over Arsenal.
aljazeera · 7 days ago
Firande spårade ur i Paris i natt – 400 gripna Fransk polis har gripit över 400 personer efter att firandet av Paris SG:s Champions League-titel spårat ur, rapporterar franska medier. Det är oacceptabelt, säger inrikesminister Laurent Nuñes.
svenska dagbladet · 7 days ago
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france24 · 7 days ago
400 gripna efter urspårat titelfirande Fransk polis har gripit över 400 personer efter att firandet av Paris SG:s Champions League-titel spårat ur, rapporterar franska medier.– Det är oacceptabelt, säger inrikesminister Laurent Nuñes.
svenska dagbladet · 7 days ago
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yenisafak · 7 days ago
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theguardian · 7 days ago
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nrc · 7 days ago
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helsingin sanomat · 7 days ago
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elmundo · 7 days ago
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liberation · 7 days ago
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elmundo · 7 days ago
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helsingin sanomat · 7 days ago