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Fresh from their Champions League final win in Budapest, Paris Saint-Germain players paraded their trophy on the Champs-de-Mars in front of the Eiffel Tower on Sunday, ahead of a presidential reception at the Élysée Palace and a party at their Parc des Princes stadium. But security was tight after overnight celebrations were marred by violence, a deadly road accident and hundreds of arrests.

Issued on: 31/05/2026 - 20:34

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Jubilant fans look on as coach Luis Enrique and the players arrive to present the Champions League trophy at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Jubilant fans look on as coach Luis Enrique and the players arrive to present the Champions League trophy at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. © Benoit Tessier, Reuters

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Des supporters du Paris Saint-Germain se rassemblent sur le Champ-de-Mars lors d'un événement spécial organisé pour célébrer la victoire du Paris Saint-Germain. A huge crowd gathered on the Champs-de-Mars, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, to greet the European champions. © Romeo Boetzle, AFP
Paris St Germain's Marquinhos lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the UEFA Champions League. PSG are only the second team in the modern era to win consecutive Champions League titles. © Benoit Tessier, Reuters
A PSG fan jumps over railing during celebrations at the Champs-de-Mars in Paris. A PSG fan jumps over railing during celebrations at the Champs-de-Mars in Paris. © Benoit Tessier, Reuters
Smoke in the blue and red colours of Paris Saint-Germain billowed over the stage as the players arrived to present the trophy to fans. Smoke in the blue and red colours of Paris Saint-Germain billowed over the stage as the players arrived to present the trophy to fans. © Benoit Tessier, Reuters
Jubilant fans look on as coach Luis Enrique and the players arrive on the stage. Jubilant fans look on as coach Luis Enrique and the players arrive on the stage. © Benoit Tessier, Reuters
Captain Marquinhos lifts the trophy against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower. Captain Marquinhos lifts the trophy against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower. © Benoit Tessier, Reuters
Ballon d'Or Ousmane Dembélé is lifted in the air by his teammates. Ballon d'Or Ousmane Dembélé is lifted in the air by his teammates. © Benoit Tessier, Reuters
The players arrive for a ceremony at the Élysée Palace hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. The players arrive for a ceremony at the Élysée Palace hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. © Thomas Padilla, AP
A car was set ablaze not far from the Eiffel Tower during street celebrations on Saturday night. A car was set ablaze not far from the Eiffel Tower during street celebrations on Saturday night. © Lou Benoist, AFP
French champions PSG beat English title holders Arsenal on penalties on Saturday night The French champions beat Premier League title holders Arsenal on penalties to clinch back-to-back Champions League titles. © Kenzo Tribouillard, AFP

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