Macron hails PSG "best team in Europe" after Champions League win, condemns violence

French President Emmanuel Macron lauded Paris Saint-Germain for their historic achievement of winning a second consecutive Champions League title, a feat he described as cementing their place in European football's elite. During a ceremony at the Élysée Palace, Macron expressed his pride and enthusiasm for the team's accomplishment.

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You kept us on the edge of our seats until the very last second. Last year was clear, you took it in a dominant way. This year, Paris Saint-Germain gave France something that had not happened for decades: two titles in two years. Thank you.

"You kept us on the edge of our seats until the very last second," Macron stated, recalling the team's dominant performance the previous year and their current success. "This is a huge achievement, a source of pride for the club, for Paris, and for all of France." He highlighted the team's resilience, unity, character, and maturity throughout the competition, emphasizing their ability to withstand pressure and perform when it mattered most. "Paris Saint-Germain is the best team in Europe," he declared.

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Paris Saint-Germain belongs to the top category, with two consecutive titles. It is a huge achievement, a source of pride for the club, for Paris, and for all of France.

Macron also addressed the unfortunate violence that marred the city's celebrations. He thanked the Interior Minister and law enforcement for their intervention, stating, "This has nothing to do with football, we do not accept it. We will be relentless against those who were arrested. We do not want to see such scenes again."

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This is the mark of a truly great team. Paris is the best team in Europe.

The president specifically acknowledged the contributions of coach Luis Enrique and captain Marquinhos, who has remained with the club despite past doubts about his tenure. He also singled out player Ousmane Dembélé for his crucial role in the final moments. Macron concluded by expressing his anticipation for the French national team to achieve similar success, hoping they would add a "third star" to their jersey.

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Paris celebrated two titles, two stars. Unfortunately, we also saw scenes of violence in the city streets. Thank you to the Minister of the Interior and all the forces that intervened. This has nothing to do with football, we do not accept it. We will be relentless against those who were arrested. We do not want to see such scenes again.