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In pictures: Paris hosts PSG victory parade after back-to-back Champions League titles

In pictures: Paris hosts PSG victory parade after back-to-back Champions League titles

Summary

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) held a victory parade on the Champs-de-Mars in Paris after winning the Champions League final for the second year in a row. The celebrations included a trophy presentation near the Eiffel Tower, a reception at the Élysée Palace, and a party at PSG’s stadium, but were marked by heavy security due to violence, a fatal accident, and many arrests.

Key Facts

  • PSG won back-to-back Champions League titles, a rare achievement in modern football.
  • The victory parade took place on the Champs-de-Mars, in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
  • Players and coach Luis Enrique presented the trophy to fans during the parade.
  • A reception was hosted at the Élysée Palace by French President Emmanuel Macron.
  • Celebrations included a party at PSG’s Parc des Princes stadium.
  • Security was heightened after violence broke out overnight, including a deadly road accident.
  • Around 780 people were arrested across France during the unrest connected to the celebrations.
  • PSG secured their win by defeating Arsenal on penalties in the Champions League final.
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