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PSG celebrations marred by violence as French authorities report 890 arrests

Paris Saint-Germain's supporters react after Paris Saint-Germain's first goal in a penalty kick during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal FC played in Budapest, displayed on a giant screen at the Parc des Princes stadium fan zone, in Paris on 30 May 2026.
Paris Saint-Germain's supporters react after Paris Saint-Germain's first goal in a penalty kick during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal FC played in Budapest, displayed on a giant screen at the Parc des Princes stadium fan zone, in Paris on 30 May 2026. AFP - KENZO TRIBOUILLARD

French authorities have arrested over 890 people after outbreaks of violence followed Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory on Saturday, as the government defended its policing operation amid sharp criticism from the right.

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said Monday that the number of arrests was 45 percent higher than after last year’s Champions League final, while 178 members of the security forces were injured.

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