| 2025 Paris Saint-Germain celebration riots | |
|---|---|
| Date | 31 May – 1 June 2025 (1 day) |
| Location | MainlyParis |
| Caused by | Celebration of PSG winning the2025 UEFA Champions League final |
| Methods | Riots,civil disobedience, arson, looting[1] |
| Casualties, arrests, and damages | |
| Death | 2 confirmed[2] |
| Injuries | At least 192 |
| Arrested | 500+[3] |
| Property damage | 264 vehicles burned[4] |
On 31 May 2025, riots broke out inParis, France, during celebrations followingParis Saint-Germain's (PSG) 5–0 victory overInter Milan in theUEFA Champions League final. The riots resulted in two fatalities, over 190 injuries, and more than 500 arrests across France.[5]
Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG)UEFA Champions League victory was the club's first ever title in the competition, making them the second French club to win the Champions League afterMarseille in1993. PSG is the most popular club in France, with 22% of the country supporting the team and an estimated global fanbase of 35 million.[6][7] PSG supporters, including the club'sultras, are widely regarded as some of the most devoted infootball.[8]
The riots began in Paris near theParc des Princes stadium and quickly spread to other areas of the city, including theChamps-Élysées.[9] Groups ofPSG supporters vandalized public infrastructure, launched fireworks that caused trash can fires, set vehicles on fire and clashed with police.[10] Police responded with tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds.
The riots resulted in two deaths: a man in his 20s was hit by a car in Paris and a 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Dax, in southwestern France. Over 190 people were injured, including four seriously, along with minor injuries to nine police and military personnel.[11]
The riots sparked widespread criticism. PresidentEmmanuel Macron said in a statement, “Nothing can justify what has happened in the last few hours, the violent clashes are unacceptable.” He also noted that the rioters didn't represent the majority of PSG's supporters.[12] Interior MinisterBruno Retailleau condemned the rioters and called them "barbarians," drawing accusations of racism from left-wing figures.[13]
In response to the unrest, PSG announced plans for a victory parade on the Champs-Élysées. The parade was held the following day with heightened security measures to prevent further incidents.[14]
Some members of the left-wing to far-leftLa France Insoumise party criticized law enforcement, arguing that police actions had escalated the situation by preventing people from celebrating.[15]
Several French citizens of immigrant background went on social media to denounce violence and looting by other members of immigrant communities.[16]
Alors c'est avec beaucoup de fierté actuellement que je prends connaissance des vidéos qui circulent sur Internet. Ces vidéos c'est des personnes comme moi, des personnes issues d'immigration qui ont marre et qui tapent du poing sur la table. Lors de la finale de la Champions League à Paris, certaines personnes se promenant avec des drapeaux sur le dos, des drapeaux tunisiens, marocains, ou algériens, brisent des magasins, brûlent des voitures, frappent des pompiers, des policiers. A toi qui mets la bordèle à Paris, tu nous fais honte, tu nous fais honte.
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