European champions PSG set for heroes' welcome in Paris – under heavy security
Summary
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) players returned to Paris for a big celebration after winning the Champions League final in Budapest. The event included a parade and a reception at the presidential palace, but strict security was in place after the previous night’s celebrations saw violence, a fatal accident, and many arrests.Key Facts
- PSG won the Champions League final against Arsenal in a penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 draw.
- The players paraded in front of the Eiffel Tower on the Champs-de-Mars.
- A reception for the team was held at the Élysée Palace, attended by President Emmanuel Macron.
- Security was very tight with nearly 6,000 police and gendarmes deployed in Paris.
- During the overnight celebrations, 780 people were arrested across France.
- There were clashes with police, vandalism, and a deadly road accident involving a young man on a motocross bike.
- About 57 security officers and 219 participants were injured in the unrest.
- Municipal workers cleaned up broken glass and damaged property after the celebrations.
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