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June 01, 2025
Paris Celebrations: Two fans sadly lost their lives. A police officer is now in a coma. This happened during nationwide celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain’s historic Champions League win. French authorities confirmed the tragic news on Sunday.
The night started with pure excitement. PSG finally secured their first Champions League title, defeating Inter Milan 5-0. The Eiffel Tower was lit up in the team’s colors. Fans celebrated throughout the night. Most gatherings were peaceful. But in some places, the celebration turned violent.
A 17-year-old boy was tragically killed in Dax. He was stabbed during the PSG street celebrations after Saturday’s final in Munich. This was confirmed by the national police.
Meanwhile, in Paris, a man in his twenties died in a scooter accident. His scooter was struck by a car amid the celebrations. The interior ministry said both cases are under investigation.
During a PSG celebration in Coutances, northwest France, a police officer was accidentally struck by fireworks.
He suffered serious eye injuries. Because of this, he was put into an induced coma. The national police confirmed the incident.
Paris police reported that 192 people were injured around the city. Four of them are in serious condition.
The PSG team is set to celebrate their big win with a parade on the Champs-Élysées. This will happen on Sunday afternoon.
Up to 110,000 fans are expected to line the famous tree-lined avenue to cheer for the champions.
Later, the team will meet fans at PSG’s home ground, Parc des Princes. It’s located on the western edge of the city.
There will be a concert, a light show, and the official Champions League trophy presentation.
Most of central Paris was closed to traffic for this special day. These security measures are also affecting the nearby French Open tournament.
Thousands of police officers will be on hand to keep things under control. Paris police chief Laurent Nunez said they’ll use the same tactics as Saturday night.
Near the stadium, AP reporters saw tear gas in use. Around the Arc de Triomphe, water cannons were used to calm down rowdy fans.
Along with the injuries and arrests, Nunez said four stores were looted during the night. Firefighters had their hands full.
They were busy putting out trash fires and responding to other emergencies. The fire hotline was flooded with calls because of the chaos.
By 2 a.m. on Sunday, police had arrested 294 people. Among them were 30 people who broke into a shoe store on the Champs-Élysées. Two cars were also set on fire near Parc des Princes, according to police.
Over at Place de la Bastille, fans were filled with joy. They climbed the base of the famous column.
Singing, dancing, and setting off flares, they created a festive scene. Others in the crowd happily joined in.
At one point, motorbikes roared through the square. The crowd cheered as they did circles around the column.
There were no police in sight. By 1 a.m., the mood was cheerful. There was no tension, only singing and laughter.
Nunez said the scattered violence was caused by “thousands of people who came just to cause trouble.”
He added that similar chaos has happened during past celebrations. He pointed to the celebrations after France’s World Cup win in 2018 as an example.
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