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Tragic Aftermath of PSG's Champions League Victory: Two Dead, Officer in Coma

Two fans died and a police officer is in a coma following PSG's Champions League celebrations, with hundreds arrested amid violence.


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Celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's historic Champions League victory turned tragic as two fans died and a police officer was placed in a coma. A 17-year-old was stabbed in Dax, and a man was killed in Paris after being hit by a car. A police officer suffered grave eye injuries from fireworks and is in an artificial coma. While the majority of fans celebrated peacefully, violence erupted in some areas, leading to 559 arrests. French authorities are investigating the incidents, and the Interior Minister condemned the violence, stressing the need to differentiate between true supporters and troublemakers.

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The articles report on tragic incidents during PSG's Champions League celebrations, emphasizing deaths and injuries that marred the event.

While some fans celebrated peacefully, the focus remains on violence, arrests, and fatalities overshadowing the sporting achievement.

The overall tone reflects a troubling atmosphere, with political tensions and criticism of law enforcement's response to the chaos.

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Two people die and hundreds arrested in France after PSG Champions League victory
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"…Cars were torched as flares and fireworks were set off while supporters clashed with police in the French capital on Saturday night after the match in Munich."

Two dead, 559 arrested in France clashes after PSG Champions League win
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"…The majority of fans celebrated peacefully, but police in Paris said scuffles broke out near the Champs-Elysees avenue, and around PSG’s Parc des Princes stadium, where 48,000 people had watched the 5-0 win on giant screens."

Two dead and 500 arrested in France during PSG win celebrations
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"…Wild celebrations erupted across the French capital and beyond on Saturday night after Paris Saint-Germain crushed Italian opponents Inter Milan to win the Champions League for the first time."

Two dead and hundreds arrested in France after PSG win soccer Champions League
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"…Hundreds of people were arrested in the celebrations, which were largely peaceful but degenerated into violence in some areas."

2 fans dead, officer in a coma after Champions League celebrations in France
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"…Hundreds of people were arrested in the celebrations, which were largely peaceful but degenerated into violence in some areas."

Two dead and hundreds arrested in France after PSG victory
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"…Two people have died and hundreds have been arrested across France after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans celebrated the club's victory in the Champions League final."

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