Lessons from the PSG Champions League Riot: What Went Wrong?
The PSG Champions League Riot of May 31, 2025, shocked France and the football world. What was otherwise meant to be a historic celebration of Paris Saint-Germain’s victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final became violence, chaos, and tragedy. This long-awaited time for French football was turned deadly, with widescale Paris rioting. The riot cost two lives, left hundreds injured, and extensive property damage—making it one of the city’s darkest nights of football. How the PSG Champions League Riot Escalated…