France says more than 890 arrested in Champions League final riots
Nearly 180 law enforcement officers had been injured
June 01, 2026 06:14
PARIS: France’s interior minister said on Monday that nearly 900 people had been arrested in riots that broke out after Paris Saint-Germain club won the coveted Champions League for a second consecutive year over the weekend.
“We’ve had more than 890 arrests. In total, that’s 45 percent more than last year,” Interior Minister Laurent Nunez told broadcaster France Inter, adding that nearly 180 law enforcement officers had been injured.
