In the wake of Paris St.-Germain's 5-0 victory against Inter Milan, the streets were filled with wild celebrations. Unfortunately, joy turned to despair when a car crashed into a scooter, killing the rider, and a teenager was fatally stabbed amid the jubilations elsewhere in France. The Interior Ministry reported that over 200 people sustained injuries during the various celebrations, with 22 security personnel injured in the line of duty.

In Grenoble, a car swung into a jubilant crowd, causing serious injuries to four members of a family. The driver initially fled but later surrendered to law enforcement. A total of 320 individuals were detained in connection to the mayhem, with a disproportionate number of arrests taking place in Paris, where 254 people were taken into custody.

Celebrations had shown all the signs of national catharsis, especially for a country grappling with political unrest and widespread dissatisfaction. PSG’s youthful and dynamic lineup had captured the hearts of many, turning them into symbols of hope and aspiration for the nation’s youth. As the Eiffel Tower lit up in the colors of the French flag, it provided a backdrop for what should have been split moments of elation, but the aftermath exposed underlying tensions ready to burst through the celebratory facade.