Regulation enforcement used tear gasoline and made arrests after celebrations following a Champions League semi-final win led to unrest
Widespread unrest broke out Wednesday night within the French capital as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) followers gathered to have fun the soccer membership’s Champions League semi-final victory. The jubilation turned violent, prompting riot police to intervene and use tear gasoline to manage the crowds.
Clashes with regulation enforcement erupted throughout the town, notably across the Parc des Princes stadium and in central districts. Video footage shared on social media confirmed followers igniting flares and fireworks, damaging property, and confronting cops. Tear gasoline was used to interrupt up giant, disorderly gatherings.
One of the severe incidents occurred close to the Champs-Élysées, the place a car drove into a bunch of PSG supporters, injuring three individuals. In line with authorities, one of many victims stays in important situation. The automobile was later set on fireplace, and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
La scenario dégénère à l’extérieur du Parc des Princes après l’ouverture du rating.Intervention de la police après qu’un bus a été entouré par les supporters. Utilisation de grenade lacrymogène.#PSGARS#psgarsenalpic.twitter.com/hZQj7Wm5XZ
— Luc Auffret (@LucAuffret) Could 7, 2025
Native media reported chaotic scenes, together with police strains clashing with teams of followers and efforts to disperse crowds late into the evening. Round 2,000 officers in riot gear had been deployed throughout key areas of the town, with emergency providers responding to a number of incidents.
🔴 DIRECT – #Paris : Une devanture d’un magasin est vandalisée.👉 Les policiers sont débordés par les festivités de la qualification du PSG en finale de la Ligue des champions sur les Champs-Élysées. (🎥 Témoin) #PSGARSpic.twitter.com/E073z7QwVj
— FLASH INFO Ile-de-France (@info_Paris_IDF) Could 7, 2025
A minimum of 44 individuals had been arrested through the unrest on prices together with public dysfunction, vandalism, and resisting police orders, the BFMTV information outlet reported, citing a police supply.
The disturbances adopted PSG’s 2–1 house victory over Arsenal, which secured the French membership a spot within the UEFA Champions League closing. The ultimate is scheduled for Could 31 in Munich, the place PSG will face Inter Milan.
#ChampsElysées hier soir après la victoire du #PSG.La plus belle avenue du monde était française.Ce tas de débris, de détritus et de flammes est le résultat du passage des racailles points de certaines immigrations arabo-afro-islamiques.L’enrichissement qu’on vous dit. pic.twitter.com/HXj4HpeosS
— Jean MESSIHA (@JeanMessiha) Could 8, 2025
