PSG’s Champions League win marred by riotous celebration, 780 arrested

Some mobs clashed with police, around 22,000 of whom were deployed across France after unrest last year when PSG also won the competition

May 31, 2026 14:22

PARIS: 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.