PSG Victory Sparks Outrage Over Violence from National Rally

Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, leading figures of France's National Rally (RN) party, have strongly condemned the violence and vandalism that marred celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory. The RN leaders expressed outrage over the "riots" and "destruction" that erupted across the country as fans celebrated the football club's win. Le Pen lamented that France is a place where a football victory triggers "riots," noting that citizens feel compelled to stay indoors during such events to avoid confrontation. She highlighted that "bands" targeted public property, businesses, and law enforcement in Paris and nationwide. Bardella echoed these sentiments, describing the pattern of behavior as consistent: "throwing stones, destroying, looting." He offered "total support" to police, gendarmes, and firefighters, calling the pervasive violence "unbearable." In contrast, left-wing lawmaker Clémence Guetté urged the Interior Minister not to "spoil the party again," referencing past incidents and calling for restraint, stating that "violent repression" and a repeat of last year's "disaster" should be avoided. The condemnations from the RN underscore a political tension between celebrating national sporting achievements and addressing public disorder.

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It is only in France that a football club's victory causes riots.