The $30 million Champions League Final Turns into a $30 million Mess

Chaos broke out in Paris after Arsenal scored early against PSG in the Champions League final, leading to clashes with police, arrests, and use of tear gas. The violence continued through the match, marring the sporting event.

The scenes of violence turned into jubilation in Paris in the second half after star forward Ousmane Dembele equalized with a calmly taken penalty in the 65th minute.

French police used tear gas and baton charges against crowds in Paris who had gathered to watch the game on TV screens outside bars and cafes in sweltering heat on Saturday afternoon.

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The worst incident took place close to the Champs Elysees when a car plowed into a group of fans. while many Paris fans traveled to Hungary this year,tens of thousands more remained on the streets of the French capital.

As a precaution, France's most famous avenue was cordoned at its upper end this year, leaving fans who traveled to the center of Paris to watch the game on their phones.

The violence cast a shadow over what should have been a celebration of football,highlighting the ongoing tensions between supporters and authorities.

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Rioting broke out in Paris and in other parts of France as hooded youths fought running battles with riot police.

The worst incident took place close to the Champs Elysees when a car plowed into a group of fans. While many Paris fans traveled to Hungary this year, tens of thousands more remained on the streets of the French capital.

As a precaution, France's most famous avenue was cordoned at its upper end this year, leaving fans who traveled to the center of Paris to watch the game on their phones.

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Les Parisien reported that around ten people have been arrested outside PSG home ground Parc des Princes where the match was being broadcast.

The French publication claimed crowds surged after Ousmane Dembele scored his equalizer, leading to another show of force from the French police.

Other arrests were made close to the Champs Elysees after a bus stop was vandalized during a clash between supporters and police.

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There were some 5,000 police and gendarmes on the streets of Paris on Saturday to police crowds gathering to watch the Budapest final.

Football violence is becoming an increasing problem across France.

Some 43 people were arrested when Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal to reach the European Champions League football final a year ago.