World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win NBA

Thousands of basketball fans flooded the streets of Midtown Manhattan late Saturday to celebrate the New York Knicks' historic NBA Finals win, leading to chaotic scenes. The Knicks secured their first championship since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the finals.

Amidst the jubilant atmosphere, some fans ignited fireworks and fired smoke grenades. However, the celebrations took a violent turn when a 17-year-old was shot in the foot in Times Square. Police have taken three persons of interest into custody in connection with the incident.

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They are expressing their happiness, a little bit violently, but it is what it is.

As the celebrations continued into the early hours of Sunday, a convoy of shuttle buses, originally hired to transport World Cup fans, became a target. Hundreds of young people swarmed the buses in Times Square. Some climbed onto the roofs, entered the vehicles, and occupied the driving seats. One yellow school bus was set on fire, and at least three others sustained significant damage. Supporters of the Brazilian soccer team were seen joining Knicks fans on bus roofs, waving their national flags. A man with a bleeding face was also observed navigating the crowds, though the cause of his injury was not immediately clear.

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That's what happens everywhere around the world when a team wins.