Key Points Summary on โParis Descends Into Chaosโ:
- Two fans died in separate incidents during PSG celebrations.
- A police officer is in a coma after being hit by fireworks.
- 192 people were injured during wild street clashes.
- Crowds clashed with riot cops on the Champs-รlysรฉes.
- Shops were looted and cars set on fire near Parc des Princes.
- Nearly 300 people were arrested by early Sunday.
- 5,400 officers were deployed to handle the chaos.
A Night of Glory Turns Dark
Paris Saint-Germainโs long-awaited Champions League win ended in chaos. What began as pure joy on the streets of Paris quickly spiraled into violence. Fans partied under the glowing Eiffel Tower, but by midnight, the city was in flames.
PSG crushed Inter Milan 5โ0 in Munich, clinching the clubโs first-ever Champions League title. However, tragedy soon struck.
Death and Destruction
In Dax, a 17-year-old was stabbed during a street party. Back in Paris, a man in his 20s was struck and killed by a speeding car while celebrating on a scooter.
Meanwhile, a police officer suffered severe eye injuries from fireworks in Coutances. Doctors placed him in a coma.
Riot Police Battle Rampaging Crowds
As emotions ran high, violence exploded across key locations. Riot police flooded the Champs-รlysรฉes, launching tear gas and using water cannons to control the growing mobs. Explosions echoed near the Arc de Triomphe as PSG fans clashed with law enforcement.
Police Chief Laurent Nunez confirmed over 190 injuries. Four of them were critical.
Looters Smash Through Shops
While most fans celebrated peacefully, hundreds saw the night as a chance to wreak havoc. Looters broke into at least four stores. One shoe shop on the Champs-รlysรฉes was swarmed by 30 masked intruders.
Firefighters struggled to respond as flaming trash bins overwhelmed emergency lines. The fire hotline was jammed for hours.
Arrests and Arsons Stack Up
By 2 a.m., officers had arrested 294 people. Two cars were set ablaze near Parc des Princes. Still, the violence didnโt stop thousands of fans from flooding the streets with flares, smoke bombs, and raw emotion.
Motorbikes circled the Bastille monument while fans cheered and sang.
Authorities Brace for More Chaos
Authorities had prepared. With 5,400 police officers on standby, the government knew a storm could erupt. The security plan mirrored tactics used during the 2018 World Cup celebrations.
Streets in central Paris closed to cars. Police cordoned off danger zones, but pockets of unrest popped up anyway.
Massive Crowds Expected for Victory Parade
Despite the unrest, the party isnโt over. Up to 110,000 fans are expected for PSGโs victory parade along the Champs-รlysรฉes.
Later, the team will join supporters at Parc des Princes for a trophy presentation and light show.
A City on Edge
While many fans remember the win, others wonโt forget the chaos. The celebrations showed both Parisโ passionโand its pain. The joy of victory came with bloodshed, smoke, and fear.
For now, the city holds its breath. Another night of unrest could be just hours away.
