Macron condemns riots after PSG's Champions League victory over Arsenal
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory over Arsenal, chaos erupted across France, prompting President Emmanuel Macron to issue a strong condemnation of the violence. During an event at the Élysée Palace, Macron expressed disapproval of the riots, emphasizing that such behavior does not reflect the spirit of soccer. The aftermath of the match has raised concerns about safety and public order in the sport. Macron vowed to take decisive action in response to the unrest that marred the celebration.
- •Riots broke out in France following PSG's Champions League victory.
- •President Macron condemned the violence at the Élysée Palace.
- •Macron vows a tough response to the riots.
- •The unrest has raised concerns about public safety in soccer.
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Emmanuel Macron and PSG denounce scenes of violence in Paris following Champions League win
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Macron vows response after clashes mar PSG's Champions League win
"French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned the riots that broke out nationwide following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory over Arsenal, vowing a tough response. "That's not soccer, that's not sports, that's not what we love," Macron said while receiving the French side at the Élysée Palace following their return from Budapest, according to French broadcaster BFMTV.
"Whilst there were scenes of joy in Budapest as Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal to retain their UEFA Champions League title, that joy was spliced with violence in the streets of Paris. 780 people wer...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 10:15 AMEmmanuel Macron and PSG denounce scenes of violence in Paris following Champions League win
Whilst there were scenes of joy in Budapest as Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal to retain their UEFA Champions League title, that joy was spliced with violence in the streets of Paris. 780 people wer...
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 7:25 PMMacron vows response after clashes mar PSG's Champions League win
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned the riots that broke out nationwide following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory over Arsenal, vowing a tough response. "That's not soccer, that's not sports, that's not what we love," Macron said while receiving the French side at the Élysée Palace following their return from Budapest, according to French broadcaster BFMTV.
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