
More than 130 people were detained in the French capital, police said Published 30 May, 2026 22:18 | Updated 30 May, 2026 22:18 Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) supporters celebrate their team’s Champions League victory in Paris on May 30, 2026, as clashes erupted in parts of the city. © Mohamad Salaheldin Abdelg Alsayed / Anadolu / Getty Images. Fans torched scooters and clashed with police in Paris on Saturday after local football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the Champions League, defeating Arsenal. According to AFP, some 20,000 people gathered on the Champs-Elysees to watch a broadcast of the match, which was played in Budapest, Hungary. The crowd erupted in celebration after the French club beat its English rival in a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout. Violence soon broke out as some fans set scooters on fire and launched fireworks at police. Des poubelles et vélos en libre service sont incendiés en marge des célébrations de la seconde victoire du PSG en finale de LDC. Une habitante tente de s’interposer.#PSGARS#TeamPSGpic.twitter.com/3psl3NIzjd Paris (May 30) — Rioters started fires in the street to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain winning the soccer Champions League. pic.twitter.com/5w5PMqy43f A total of 131 people were detained, 45 of whom were taken into custody, police said. #PSG, der Moslem- und Afrikanerclub aus #Paris hat gespielt. Natürlich erschüttern sofort schwerste Unruhen Paris. Die Nacht wird blutig. #PSGARS#Elfmeterschießen CL Sieger pic.twitter.com/mbf9JI0f9m DETAILS TO FOLLOW




