Paris - 03.06.2026: After Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) triumph in the UEFA Champions League on May 30, 2026, severe riots broke out in several French cities, especially in Paris. More than 890 people were arrested, and 178 police officers were injured. The situation escalated primarily on the Champs-Élysées, where approximately 20,000 fans gathered. There was vandalism, looting, and even attacks on police stations. These disturbances are reminiscent of similar riots following PSG’s first Champions League victory last year.The political reactions to these events are marked by great controversy. Bruno Retailleau, former ...
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