KLIIK SAJA - Two people have been reported dead and hundreds more arrested across France after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans took to the streets to celebrate the club's Champions League final victory, according to the French Ministry of the Interior.
In the southwestern town of Dax, a 17-year-old boy died after being stabbed in the chest on Saturday night, local media reported.
Meanwhile, in central Paris, a 23-year-old man riding a scooter was killed after being struck by a vehicle, according to a statement from the prosecutor's office.
Amid the euphoric celebrations, flares and fireworks were set off, bus shelters were vandalized, and cars were torched.
PSG claimed the most prestigious trophy in European club football for the first time in its history.
In an official statement, PSG condemned the violence, stating that these "isolated acts are contrary to the values of the club and do not reflect the vast majority of our supporters."
French President Emmanuel Macron described the clashes as "unacceptable" and unjustifiable, affirming that those responsible would be found and brought to justice.
Despite the earlier unrest, PSG's victory parade proceeded on Sunday afternoon in central Paris, albeit under tight security with an increased presence of police and military forces.
Authorities limited attendance to 100,000 people, as PSG paraded through the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe on an open-top bus.
A second celebration was held at PSG’s home stadium, Parc des Princes, with thousands of fans invited to join the festivities.
The French Ministry of the Interior reported that 192 people were injured during early Sunday clashes, and 559 were arrested—491 of them in Paris alone.
A total of 22 police officers and 7 firefighters were also injured. Authorities confirmed that 264 vehicles were set on fire.
One police officer sustained serious injuries after being hit by a firework and was placed in an induced coma.
Macron later stated that the officer had been deployed from another city to assist with security operations.
