French President Emmanuel Macron has strongly condemned the violence that erupted during celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain’s UEFA Champions League triumph over Arsenal, describing the scenes witnessed across France as “unacceptable.”
Hosting PSG players Sunday at the Elysée Palace after the club won their second consecutive European title the previous day, Macron said disturbances reported in Paris and other cities had overshadowed what should have been a moment of national pride.
“Unfortunately, we witnessed unacceptable scenes of violence in Paris and other cities for much of last night,” he said.
“That is not football. That is not sport. That is not what we love,” he added, pledging that authorities would be “uncompromising” with those responsible.
“We do not want to see this anymore. Enough is enough. It’s over,” he said.
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Macron also thanked Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, Paris Police Chief Patrice Faure and security personnel involved in responding to the unrest.
Tensions continued Sunday as celebrations carried on in the French capital.
According to Le Figaro, clashes broke out between police and supporters near the Champs-de-Mars area, where PSG held a victory parade.
