A teenager was stabbed to death and 426 people were arrested during intense nationwide violence following Paris St Germain being crowned European football champions.
Police reported riots and looting as the club beat Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, in the final of the Champions League on Saturday night.
One of the worst incidents took place in Dax, in the south-west of France, where a 17-year-old was knifed in the stomach.
‘He was part of a crowd celebrating the PSG win in designated fanzone, and died from his wounds in hospital’ said a local police spokesman, without naming the deceased.
‘An investigation is underway, and CCTV is being used to try and find those responsible.’
In Grenoble, in eastern France, a car attempting ‘a handbrake turn on a tram line’ ploughed into a young family of four, severely wounding them.
At least 426 people were arrested for football-related violence and looting in the French capital as ‘barbarians took to the streets’ to watch it burn after PSG’s Champions League win
Alleged ‘savagery’ broke out across the city before,during and after PSG beat Inter Milan in the Champions League Final in Munich
Multiple fires broke out around the capital with bikes and mattresses smouldering as police confirmed a flurry of arrests
Footage showed a car was even set on fire, forcing firefighters to battle the blaze
French firefighters extinguished street fires that had cropped up around the capital as police and PSG ultras continued to clash throughout the night
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi appealed for calm as police braced themselves ahead of a trophy parade in the city on Sunday
Three of those hurt, two of them female, were still in intensive care on Sunday morning, as the unidentified car driver remained in custody.
More than 205 injuries were reported in France including 13 members of security forces as the europhia turned to chaos amid the celebrations.
Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the PSG club president, appealed for calm on Sunday, as PSG prepared for a victory parade in central Paris scheduled to begin at the Champs-Elysees at 5pm.
His sentiments were echoed by the club’s star forward Ousmane Dembele, amid fears of further chaos.
‘It’s going to be incredible in Paris,’ Ousmane told French broadcaster Canal+ following the final.
‘But please, let’s not break anything! No violence. We’re calm, we’re just celebrating!’
A total of 294 people were arrested for football-related violence and looting in Paris as France’s Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau, described trouble makers as ‘barbarians’.
Reacted to the disorder on X, Mr Retailleau said: ‘True PSG fans are getting excited about their team’s magnificent performance.
Burnt out cars were seen around Paris and outside the Parc des Princes thugs danced on cars in balaclavas, waving flags as they celebrated their football victory
Masked hooligans burnt flares and chanted as they made their way through the streets leaving a trail of destruction in their wake
Fireworks were set off as supporters and police officers clashed in violent scenes
Major roads close to Parc des Princes, the PSG home ground were invaded by fans, bringing traffic to a halt which led to riot police trying to restore order using tear gas and baton charges
Tear gas was deployed to break up large crowds as celebrations took a dark turn
Major roads close to Parc des Princes, the PSG home ground were invaded by fans, bringing traffic to a halt
‘Meanwhile, barbarians have taken to the streets of Paris to commit crimes and provoke law enforcement.
‘I have asked the internal security forces to react vigorously to these abuses.
‘I offer my support to the Police Prefect and all the police officers who are ensuring everyone’s safety this evening.
‘It is unacceptable that it is not possible to party without fearing the savagery of a minority of thugs who respect nothing.’
Major roads close to Parc des Princes, the PSG home ground were invaded by fans, bringing traffic to a halt.
This led to riot police trying to restore order using tear gas and baton charges.
Cars were set on fire around the Porte de Saint-Cloud – a major traffic intersection, where rocket fireworks were fired at police.
Huge crowds gathered in all the city’s major squares, including République, Bastille, and Nation, where videos posted on X showed some of the worst violence.
Cars were set on fire around the Porte de Saint-Cloud – a major traffic intersection, where rocket fireworks were fired at police
Huge crowds gathered in all the city’s major squares, including République, Bastille, and Nation, where videos posted on X showed some of the worst violence
Despite a ring of steel forming around the city to protect businesses, a Foot Locker sports store on Champs-Élysées was broken into, and goods including multiple trainers stolen
A ring of steel had been created around the Champs-Élysées, with major department stores and banks using steel shutters to try and keep looters away
Paris St Germain fans drove through the French capital waving flags as riot police attempted to disperse crowds
At Bastille, a 23-year-old woman was seriously injured after falling onto barriers from the famous column commemorating the Storming of the Bastille in 1789.
A ring of steel had been created around the Champs-Élysées, with major department stores and banks using steel shutters to try and keep looters away.
PSG’s official club shops on the Champs, and at their ground, were also barricaded over the weekend.
Despite this, a Foot Locker sports store on Champs-Élysées was broken into, and goods including multiple trainers stolen.
A Maisons du Monde furniture store on the nearby Avenue Wagram was also looted, said a police spokesman.
‘The crowds are going wild,’ said an eye-witness, who asked to be referred to as Jacques, 18.
‘Many people are just enjoying the win, on a historic night for PSG, while others just want to be violent, and to vandalise or steal stuff – it is shameful.’
Youths wearing masks and hoodies were meanwhile seen roaming around the city looking for trouble.
Some fans climbed on top of cars to continue the celebration in tot he night, damaging and vandalising property throughout the city
There was even fighting reported around the Eiffel Tower, which was lit up in PSG’s red, white and blue following their 5-0 win
Bikes were set on fire as crowds walked along the Champs Elysees avenue near the Arc de Triomphe
French police went through the streets in full riot gear with batons in an attempt to control crowds
At Bastille, a 23-year-old woman was seriously injured after falling onto barriers from the famous column commemorating the Storming of the Bastille in 1789
Youths wearing masks and hoodies were meanwhile seen roaming around the city looking for trouble
Motorbikes and discarded mattresses were set alight, sending thick black smoke billowing through the night sky.
There was even fighting reported around the Eiffel Tower, which was lit up in PSG’s red, white and blue following their 5-0 win.
Around 5,400 police officers were on duty across the Paris, as trouble was always expected, whatever the result.
PSG fans have an increasingly bad reputation for hooliganism, and some attacked fans from Arsenal and Aston Villa during this year’s Champions League campaign.
There was also trouble reported in Munich, where rival French and Italian fans fought each other.
