IS PARIS BURNING? Hundreds Arrested as Riots and Looting Break Out After Paris Saint-Germain Victory in Champions League Final.
Riots immediately erupted in the French capital following Paris Saint-Germain’s victory over London’s Arsenal Football Club in the Champions League Final on Saturday.
UPDATE 5/31 0145: Hundreds of arrests across France
According to updated figures from Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, at least 416 people have been arrested throughout France on Sunday, including 283 in Paris. At least seven police officers were injured during the rioting, including one seriously, Le Figaro reported.
In addition to clashes with police and setting fires, Minister Nuñez said that 15 cities across the country experienced looting, including multiple instances in cities such as Grenoble, Strasbourg, and Rennes.
Despite the chaos, the government minister said that plans to hold a victory celebration at the Champ de Mars on Sunday are still set to go ahead.
Wow, and I thought Eagles and Raiders fans were a bit overenthusiastic:
The Muslim gang riots continue in Paris.
A huge fire was started at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
Notice how they chant “Allahu Akbar.” This is a religious war, and this is their way of saying “we own the place now.” pic.twitter.com/MLXSc3IEXi
— Dr. Maalouf (@realMaalouf) May 31, 2026