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, according to the French interior ministry.
While clashes broke out near the city's Champs-Élysées avenue and PSG's Parc des Princes stadium, the majority of fans celebrated PSG's 5-0 win over Inter Milan peacefully, with many singing and dancing in the streets or blaring their car horns.The Eiffel Tower was illuminated with PSG's blue and red colours.
French President Emmanuel Macron, a keen supporter of rivals Olympique de Marseille, posted on X: "A glorious day for PSG! Bravo, we are all proud. Paris, the capital of Europe this evening."Approximately 5,400 police were deployed across Paris in anticipation of the raucous celebrations.At least 300 people detained were suspected of possessing fireworks and causing disorder, Paris police said.
"Troublemakers on the Champs-Elysees were looking to create incidents and repeatedly came into contact with police by throwing large fireworks and other objects," police said in a statement.Riot police reportedly used a water cannon to stop a crowd reaching the Arc de Triomphe, and fired tear gas into the crowds.
Other clashes between police and crowds occurred on the Paris ring road. At least two cars were torched near the Parc des Princes.
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau took a hard line against the disorder, writing on social media: "True PSG supporters are enjoying their team's magnificent match.But Shelton was far from done and after the duo exchanged breaks early in the third set, the 22-year-old from Atlanta saved a break point for a big hold at 4-4.
A helpful net chord gave him two set points in the next game and he took the second to pile the pressure on his Spanish opponent.Alcaraz quickly regrouped though and broke for a 2-1 lead early in the set. While the pair continued to exchange eye-catching shots, this time Shelton was unable to find a way back.
"Every time we face each other I said we brought the level to the top," added Alcaraz."We entertained the people. He is a really powerful player. He can make any shots.