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PSG: Champions League title celebrations end with 416 detained in France

3 sources · 31 May 2026 · Share coverage ·

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The celebrations began after PSG's victory over Arsenal 4-3 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw in regular time, in the final played in Budapest, Hungary. Thousands of supporters gathered in the streets of Paris, especially on the Champs-Élysées avenue, where around 20,000 people celebrated the club's second consecutive title in the European competition. ?

Press quotes (1)
Timesofindia

"According to the French interior ministry, 416 people were detained nationwide, including 283 in Paris, as clashes broke out between police and supporters after PSG's victory in the Champions League final in Budapest."

The incidents included fires of vehicles, trash bins and bicycles, vandalism of bus stops, bakeries and restaurants, as well as fireworks thrown at police, who responded with tear gas. According to L'Équipe newspaper, police seized 24 flares and two firework mortars during security operations that mobilized 8,000 officers in Paris alone.

Press quotes (1)
Poder360

"Aproximadamente 20.000 torcedores se concentraram na avenida Champs-Élysées para comemorar a conquista."

Security arrangements had been reinforced due to violence episodes recorded during celebrations in the previous season in 2025, when PSG won their first Champions League title by defeating Inter Milan in the final.

Press quotes (1)
DCM

"De acordo com o jornal L'Équipe, a polícia apreendeu 24 sinalizadores e dois morteiros de fogos de artifício durante a operação de segurança."

1. What we know (2)

PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to win their second Champions League title

2 sources DCM Poder360

There were fires, vandalism and clashes during the celebrations

2 sources DCM Poder360
2. Where coverage thins out (2)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (1)

22,000 police officers were mobilized across France for the final

Reported by: Poder360
Did not cover: DCM

Conflicting versions (1)

Number of people detained in Paris by 23:30

1 source — "235 people detained in Paris": Poder360
1 source — "283 people detained in Paris (final count)": Timesofindia
3. What we don't know yet (3)
  • How many police officers were injured during the clashes?

    Why it's still unknown: Sources diverge on the total number of injured officers, with some mentioning 1 and others 7.

  • Which specific cities outside Paris had detentions?

    Why it's still unknown: The French Interior Ministry reported 133 detentions outside Paris but did not specify the cities.

    Did not cover: DCM Poder360
  • How many people were actually arrested after the detentions?

    Why it's still unknown: There is divergence in numbers, with some sources mentioning 45 preventive arrests and others 20 arrested.

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