PSG win 2025/26 UCL. Credit: AFP
French authorities announced 780 people were arrested across the country when celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory over Arsenal were marred by violent clashes, and a road accident that killed a young man.
Thousands of people poured into the streets of Paris for the match and to revel in PSG’s triumph.
But some mobs clashed with police, around 22,000 of whom were deployed across France after unrest last year when PSG also won the competition.
Highlighting an increased use of fireworks directed at law enforcement, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said in a press briefing 57 security forces were injured and that there had been “219 participants injured in France, including eight seriously”. Related News FULL LIST: Osimhen, Mbappé, others top 2025/26 UCL Man of the Match award PSG to face Aston Villa in 2026 UEFA Super Cup August 12 Over 400 arrested after PSG Champions League celebrations turn violent
