Paris holds a public celebration Sunday after Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League win, following overnight violence that police say led to mass detentions. Across outlets, supporters gather near the Eiffel Tower and along the parade route in central Paris, where crowds are described as largely peaceful during the daytime event. PSG players participate in a parade and celebration with fans at or near the Champ de Mars area, with figures cited for attendance ranging up to about 100,000 supporters. Earlier, the celebrations are said to have been overshadowed by clashes that break out overnight, not only in Paris but across France. Police respond to the unrest and detain hundreds of people, according to reports, though details of the incidents vary in emphasis rather than substance. Additional coverage also notes that PSG players are received in official settings later on Sunday, including a meeting at the Élysée Palace where President Emmanuel Macron congratulates the team. The overall picture from the different sources is that the Champions League victory is marked by a large public parade with fans in Paris, following unrest overnight that prompted police action.
PSG celebrates Champions League win in Paris parade after overnight clashes
Paris holds a public celebration Sunday after Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League win, following overnight violence that police say led to mass detentions. Across outlets, supporters gather near th...
- Paris Saint-Germain holds a public parade and celebration in Paris near the Eiffel Tower/Champ de Mars on Sunday.
- The win follows PSG’s Champions League victory over Arsenal in Budapest on Saturday night.
- Overnight clashes in France mar the celebrations, leading police to detain hundreds of people.
- Supporters gather in large numbers for the Sunday parade; one report cites up to about 100,000 attendees.
- PSG players are received at the Élysée Palace and congratulated by President Emmanuel Macron.
PSG players paraded and celebrated with supporters at the foot of the Eiffel Tower on Sunday, following their victory over Arsenal in Budapest on Saturday night. Later, the players were received at the Élysée Palace and congratulated by President Emmanuel Macron.
2 months agoA huge crowd of supporters gathered peacefully near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's victory, which was marred by violent clashes overnight that led police to detain hundreds of people.
2 months agoPARIS (AP) — A huge crowd of supporters gathered peacefully near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's second Champions League title victory, which was marred by violent clashes overnight across France and led police to detain hundreds of people.
2 months agoUp to 100,000 supporters showed up at the event at the Champ de Mars, near the Eiffel Tower, in Paris.
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