Victory turns into tragedy with the death of two fans

Hundreds were injured during celebration of PSG's 5-0 win

IH News Desk

GLOBAL, June 01, 2025: Victory turns into tragedy with the death of two fans and hundreds injured during the celebration of PSG's 5-0 win over Inter Milan in Munich. As it was the club’s first-ever Champions League title, mass gatherings erupted across France.

But the joyous mood was marred by violence, accidents and chaos, leaving two fans dead, a police officer in a coma and hundreds arrested. Following the victory of PSG, fans packed the streets of Paris, setting off fireworks and flares in a long-awaited moment of glory.

The Eiffel Tower lit up in PSG colors and the Place de la Bastille saw euphoric scenes. But soon the situation turned beyond control, particularly around the Champs-Élysées and Parc des Princes.

Fires were lit, shops looted and clashes with police escalated through the night. According to the interior ministry said 559 people were arrested across France, 491 of them in Paris alone.

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