• PSG wins their first Champions League title with a 5-0 victory over Inter Milan.
• Two deaths reported during post-match celebrations, including a stabbing and a traffic incident.
• Over 500 arrests made due to clashes with police in Paris and across France.
• The Eiffel Tower illuminated in PSG colors amid widespread celebrations and some chaos.
• The team holds a victory parade, despite incidents of violence during the celebrations.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) achieved a historic milestone by winning their first-ever Champions League title with a remarkable 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in Munich, which triggered a night of exuberance across France, particularly in the capital. However, the celebrations turned tragic as two individuals lost their lives— a 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Dax, and a 23-year-old man riding a scooter died after being struck by a car in Paris, according to reports from Africanews and Al Jazeera.

In the frenzy following the match, 559 overall arrests were made across France, with the overwhelming majority occurring in Paris as police reported clashes with pockets of disorderly fans. Paris police chief Laurent Nuñez noted that individuals not genuinely supporting PSG attempted to vandalize properties and engage in chaotic behavior, resulting in more than 200 vehicles being set on fire, as highlighted by Dawn and BBC.

Much of the turmoil erupted at major celebrations on the Champs-Élysées, with police deploying tear gas and water cannons to manage large crowds. Supporters had gathered in anticipation of the club’s victory parade, where PSG captains paraded the coveted trophy amid cheers and chants, demonstrated by jubilant crowds, but the elated atmosphere soured due to the surrounding violence, as reported in Channel News Asia and CBS News.

The French Interior Ministry confirmed a total of 192 civilians were injured during the unrest, including numerous police officers. There were allegations of injuries resulting from fireworks and scuffles with law enforcement, which have raised concerns about public safety during high-stakes sporting events, according to multiple sources including SCMP and Le Monde.

Despite the chaos seen during the celebrations, PSG’s victory parade conducted on June 1 showcases their historic achievement in a triumphant display for fans. President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the team, dismissing the violent incidents as isolated and calling for responsible celebration, further emphasized by comments from Reuters and Newsweek.