Police detain 45 as violence disrupts PSG title celebrations
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 8:40 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Paris police arrested 45 individuals following violent incidents that marred celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's recent Champions League title win. The disturbances occurred late Saturday when a group attempted to storm a police station in the French capital amidst the festivities. The celebrations were intended to commemorate PSG's successful campaign, which marked their second Champions League victory. Authorities are investigating the incidents as they work to restore order in the area.
- •45 people were detained by Paris police during the celebrations.
- •Violence erupted as fans attempted to storm a police station.
- •The celebrations marked PSG's second Champions League title win.
- •Incidents occurred late Saturday night in Paris.
- •Authorities are investigating the situation to prevent future violence.
- 8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Almost 900 arrests in France after PSG's Champions League win
- 12:14 AMESPN Soccer — Police detain 45 as violence mars PSG celebrations...
- 9:07 PMFRANCE 24 English — Dozens arrested in Paris clashes on PSG victory night: police - France 24
"More than 890 people were arrested across France in riots following Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG's) Champions League victory, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said on Monday. That was 45% more arrests than after the club's victory the previous year, the minister told the broadcaster France Inter.
"Paris police detained 45 people after violence disrupted celebrations late Saturday of Paris Saint-Germain's second Champions League title win and a group tried to storm a police station in the French capital.
"Police on Saturday arrested dozens of people in clashes that erupted in the French capial as thousands poured onto the streets during Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League final victory.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:40 AMAlmost 900 arrests in France after PSG's Champions League win
More than 890 people were arrested across France in riots following Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG's) Champions League victory, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said on Monday. That was 45% more arrests than after the club's victory the previous year, the minister told the broadcaster France Inter.
- ESPN SoccerMay 31, 2026, 12:14 AMPolice detain 45 as violence mars PSG celebrations...
Paris police detained 45 people after violence disrupted celebrations late Saturday of Paris Saint-Germain's second Champions League title win and a group tried to storm a police station in the French capital.
- FRANCE 24 EnglishMay 30, 2026, 9:07 PMDozens arrested in Paris clashes on PSG victory night: police - France 24
Police on Saturday arrested dozens of people in clashes that erupted in the French capial as thousands poured onto the streets during Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League final victory.
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