Thousands of PSG fans filled the streets of Paris to celebrate their team's first Champions League title on Saturday. Most supporters celebrated peacefully after watching the 5-0 victory over Inter Milan on large screens at Parc des Princes stadium. Police officers dealt with some troublemakers near the Champs-Elysees avenue and the team's home ground. Water cannons stopped crowds from reaching the Arc de Triomphe during the festivities. Officers arrested 131 people mainly for carrying fireworks during the celebration.
Fans sang and danced throughout the city after their team made history. Cars honked their horns as supporters showed their joy for the historic victory. One 20-year-old fan named Clement said the win felt deserved after years of struggle. He praised the team for playing together without major stars. The supporter believed this group of 11 players truly cared about each other.
President Emmanuel Macron will host the champions at his office on Sunday. The French leader called it a day of glory for PSG and said Paris became the capital of Europe. Mayor Anne Hidalgo described the victory as historic for the city. The team will parade down the Champs-Elysees on Sunday for tens of thousands of expected fans.
Fans sang and danced throughout the city after their team made history. Cars honked their horns as supporters showed their joy for the historic victory. One 20-year-old fan named Clement said the win felt deserved after years of struggle. He praised the team for playing together without major stars. The supporter believed this group of 11 players truly cared about each other.
President Emmanuel Macron will host the champions at his office on Sunday. The French leader called it a day of glory for PSG and said Paris became the capital of Europe. Mayor Anne Hidalgo described the victory as historic for the city. The team will parade down the Champs-Elysees on Sunday for tens of thousands of expected fans.
