Ankara: French authorities detained hundreds of fans during celebrations Saturday following Paris Saint-Germain's UEFA Champions League title victory, with incidents reported in Paris and other cities across the country, according to French officials and media reports. PSG supporters gathered in large numbers after the club defeated Arsenal in the final in Budapest. Celebrations took place in Paris and other parts of France, the Le Monde newspaper reported.

According to Anadolu Agency, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated that 426 people had been arrested nationwide by early Sunday, including 238 in Paris. He reported that seven police officers were injured, with one officer seriously hurt in the city of Agen. Incidents were noted in approximately 15 cities, including Rennes, Clermont-Ferrand, Grenoble, and Toulouse, as authorities highlighted disturbances involving damage to businesses, vehicles, and public property.

In Paris, thousands of supporters assembled on the Champs-Elysees and in other parts of the capital to celebrate. Police conducted arrests and confiscated fireworks and pyrotechnic devices, officials reported. Le Monde noted that police also dealt with incidents in Toulouse, where groups caused damage to storefronts and other properties. Officers resorted to using tear gas to disperse crowds and proceeded with arrests.

Authorities have announced that a victory parade for PSG is anticipated on Sunday in Paris, with tens of thousands expected to attend. Additionally, President Emmanuel Macron is slated to receive the team at the Elysee Palace. PSG secured the Champions League title on Saturday after defeating Arsenal 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in the final at Budapest's Puskas Arena.