PSG Title Win Sparks French Violence

Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive UEFA Champions League title by defeating Arsenal in a dramatic penalty shootout, but the victory's celebrations quickly erupted into widespread violence across France. This unrest resulted in a staggering 780 arrests nationwide, including 480 in Paris, and left 57 police officers injured amid incidents of vandalism, fires, and an attempted police station storming.

Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive UEFA Champions League title by defeating Arsenal in a penalty shootout in Budapest, Hungary.
Celebrations following the victory turned violent across France, leading to 780 arrests nationwide, as reported by The Guardian and The Washington Post.
In Paris alone, 480 individuals were detained, and French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirmed that 57 police officers sustained injuries during the unrest.
The violence involved fans setting fires, vandalizing shops, and even an attempt to storm a police station, with incidents reported in approximately 15 cities across the country.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, who had previously anticipated such disturbances, stated that while "most of the celebrations took place peacefully," the overall violence was "absolutely unacceptable."
The 780 arrests marked a 32% increase compared to the previous year's Champions League celebrations, highlighting a recurring issue with fan behavior, according to FMT.