Authorities Fear that a PSG Victory Could Trigger Dangerous Celebrations
- Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal on May 7, 2025, in the Champions League semi-final to reach the final against Inter Milan in Munich.
- Following PSG's semi-final win, Paris police prepared for potential unrest based on recent vandalism, arrests, and a pattern of disturbances after big matches.
- Authorities plan to deploy 5,400 police officers, including riot units and barriers, mainly around the Champs-Élysées and Parc des Princes during the final on Saturday.
- Paris police chief Laurent Nuñez highlighted the unprecedented scale of the security operation in the capital and surrounding areas, involving thousands of officers, and emphasized that any incidents of damage or aggression towards law enforcement would be met with decisive action.
- A PSG victory could spark celebrations in Paris that might escalate into disturbances, prompting heightened security as officials expect high-risk individuals around the event.
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Authorities fear that a PSG victory could trigger dangerous celebrations
In the French capital, both fans and public officials alike are gearing up for the major match — even though it won’t be held in Paris. Authorities fear that a PSG victory could trigger rowdy, if not dangerous, celebrations across the country. To prepare, some 5,400 police officers have been deployed nationwide.

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