The victory of Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, held on the evening of May 30, turned into large-scale riots for France. Instead of a peaceful celebration, clashes erupted across the country, leading to mass arrests and serious injuries.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirmed that numerous incidents occurred across the country on the evening of May 30. According to him, despite the tension, the situation remained largely under control, although the scale of the incidents was significant.
Scale of Arrests and Detentions
According to official data, law enforcement agencies detained nearly 800 people. The exact figure was 780 detainees. The majority of events unfolded in the capital: 480 people were arrested in Paris, accounting for more than half of the total number.
Of those arrested in Paris, 277 were remanded in custody. Among them were 82 minors, indicating active youth participation in the riots.
Injuries and Use of Weapons
The riots did not go without victims and casualties. In total, 219 participants sustained physical injuries. Eight of them suffered serious injuries. In one incident, a 17-year-old boy was seriously stabbed, indicating a high degree of aggression and danger in the situation.
Law enforcement officers were also injured. 57 police and gendarmerie officers were wounded during the dispersal of crowds and clashes with fans.
Historical Context and Comparison
The situation repeats the scenario of last year. After PSG's first Champions League victory, nearly 600 people were arrested, with 500 of them in Paris. Current figures show that the level of tension and the scale of the riots continue to grow.
The problem of fan violence is not limited to France. In April 2025, police in Munich arrested more than 500 people after clashes before a Bundesliga match between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart. Previously, German law enforcement also opened dozens of criminal investigations following incidents at a match in Dresden.