Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations

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Following Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Champions League final victory over Arsenal, widespread celebrations across France resulted in over 400 arrests. Thousands of police officers were deployed to manage unrest, particularly in Paris, where fans set off flares and fireworks, leading to disruptions in public transport. Several police officers sustained injuries during the clashes. Footage from Paris depicted burning electric bikes and damage to shopfronts, with six vehicles, two businesses, and a bus shelter also reported as damaged. The unrest occurred on the Champs-Élysées and earlier at PSG's Parc des Princes, where fans gathered to watch the final on giant screens. This marks the second consecutive year of football-related violence following a PSG win.

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Six vehicles, two businesses, and a bus shelter were damaged.

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Several police officers were injured during the clashes.

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Thousands of officers were deployed to manage unrest.

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More than 400 arrests were made following Paris Saint-Germain's victory.

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Hundreds arrested in France after Champions League celebrations turned violent.

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Clashes between football fans and police across France have led to more than 400 arrests following the victory of Paris-saint-germain" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="4147" data-entity-type="organization">Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League final against Arsenal.Thousands of officers were deployed to curb unrest that disrupted bus, train and rail services in the capital Paris.Fireworks and flares were set off, while several police officers were injured in the fray. Police fired tear gas to disperse crowds in the city centre.While it marked a consecutive victory for PSG, it was also the second year in a row of football-fuelled violence, after the French side's 2025 win sparked celebrations that turned deadly.Anadolu via Getty ImagesFlares set off in central Paris after PSG defeated ArsenalFootage from Paris appears to show flares being set off, electric bikes burning on roads and revellers smashing the glass of at least one shopfront.The Champs-Élysées was swarmed by fans shortly after the French team won in a penalty shootout. Earlier in the day there were clashes between police and supporters who showed up to watch the final on giant screens at PSG's Parc des Princes. Police said six vehicles, two businesses and a bus shelter were damaged during the unrest.

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