Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations

BBC News Sunday 31 May 2026, 02:04 UTC 1 min read

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Thousands of officers tried to quell unrest as crowds of fans - some firing flares - celebrated PSG's victory over Arsenal.

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