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France records 890+ arrests after Champions League final

Published June 1, 2026 · Updated June 1, 2026 · RFI

French authorities reported over 890 arrests during Champions League final celebrations, a 45% increase from 2025, with 178 police officers injured in violent clashes.

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced that more than 890 people were arrested during the weekend following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory. This represents a 45% increase compared to the 592 arrests made in 2025 after the club's first Champions League win. somethingsdifferent.biz

According to Nuñez, police and gendarmes faced systematic attacks, including projectiles and mortar fire during the celebrations. President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence as 'unacceptable,' noting disturbances in Paris and other cities following PSG's triumph in Budapest.

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