French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence that erupted across France following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory, insisting that a night meant to celebrate one of the country's greatest football achievements was tarnished by unrest, injuries and widespread disorder.
Speaking Sunday at the Elysee Palace as he welcomed PSG's players and staff after their dramatic European triumph, Macron praised the club's accomplishment but delivered a sharp rebuke to those responsible for the disturbances that unfolded in Paris and dozens of other cities.
"Unfortunately, we witnessed unacceptable scenes of violence in Paris and other cities for much of last night," Macron said. "That is not football. That is not sport. That is not what we love."
The French president pledged that authorities would show no leniency toward those involved.
"We do not want to see this anymore. Enough is enough. It's over," he said, promising that those responsible would be identified and punished.
