The conquest of took thousands of fans to the streets of Paris, but the celebration ended with confusion and police actions. According to French authorities, 283 people were arrested in the capital during the celebrations, while seven police officers were injured. Across the country, the number of detainees reached 416.
The largest concentration of fans took place around the Champs-Élysées, where, according to the police, more than 20 thousand people attended the party for the French club’s second European championship. There were records of vandalism of cars and commercial establishments of the region, and fires during the celebration.
PSG fans caused fires in Paris this Saturday (30) during the celebration of the European Champions League title. The French team defeated Arsenal on penalties and won their second title in the most important club competition in the world.
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Authorities also reported a attempted invasion of a police stationwhich was controlled by the police. The movement required reinforcement of the security scheme set up to accompany the celebrations in different parts of the city.
Although the final was played at Puskás Aréna, in Budapest, thousands of fans watched the decision in Paris. Parque dos Príncipes opened its gates to broadcast the match on big screens and tickets were sold out. The police estimate that between 4 and 5 thousand people passed around the stadium throughout the day, where there were also reports of vandalism.
According to the newspaper L’Équipe, security agents seized 24 flares and two fireworks mortars during operation. The vehicle also reported episodes of commotion near the stadium and in other areas of the French capital.
Amid the incidents, PSG released a statement aimed at fans, asking them to carry out the incidents with responsibility and respect.
