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Sports | June 2, 2025
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Saint-Germain secured their long-awaited first UEFA Champions League title with
a stunning 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan in Munich on Saturday – but the
historic victory was overshadowed by deadly violence and mass arrests during
chaotic celebrations across France.
Night of Triumph
Turns Tragic
The French
Interior Ministry confirmed two fatalities and 559
arrests during nationwide celebrations:
- A 17-year-old was
fatally stabbed in Dax (southwestern France) amid celebrations.
- A man died in a scooter collision with
a car near Paris.
- 491 arrests occurred in Paris alone, where the Champs-Élysées descended
into chaos.
Riot police
deployed tear gas and water cannons as thousands of fans overwhelmed the iconic
boulevard. Bus shelters were smashed and projectiles hurled at officers as
celebrations turned destructive.
PSG's Dominant
Road to Glory
On the pitch, Luis
Enrique's side delivered a masterclass to become France's first UCL winners
since Marseille (1993):
- 12': Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring
- 20': Désiré Doué doubled the lead
- 63': Doué completed his brace after slick team play
- 73': Khvicha Kvaratskhelia netted the fourth
- 86': Senny Mayulu sealed the historic rout
PSG's path
included knockout wins over Premier League giants Manchester City, Liverpool,
Aston Villa, and Arsenal. Inter Milan, who overcame Barcelona in a dramatic 7-6
aggregate semifinal, were thoroughly outplayed.
While PSG players
celebrated in Munich, France faced a security emergency. The scale of unrest –
particularly on the Champs-Élysées – highlighted the volatile mix of mass
euphoria and opportunistic violence.
The victory
represents the ultimate achievement for Qatar-owned PSG after years of European
near-misses, finally delivering the trophy that eluded superstars like Neymar
and Messi.
Investigations
into the fatalities continue as authorities assess security failures. PSG's
return to Paris will be marked by both triumph and somber reflection after a
night where footballing history was tragically overshadowed.
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