PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday condemned the 鈥渦nacceptable鈥� violence during celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain鈥檚 Champions League final victory, as he welcomed the triumphant team to the Elysee palace.
鈥淣othing can justify what has happened in the last few hours, the violent clashes are unacceptable,鈥� the French leader said.
鈥淲e will pursue, we will punish, we will be relentless,鈥� he added before congratulating the players on their win.
Two people died and police made nearly 600 arrests across France overnight as football fans celebrated PSG鈥檚 5-0 triumph over Inter Milan in Munich.
鈥淭he violent clashes that took place are unacceptable and have come at a heavy cost: two people are dead, around 30 police officers and several firefighters have been injured,鈥� Macron said.
鈥淢y thoughts are also with the police officer in Coutances who is currently in a coma,鈥� he added.
Macron hosted Coach Luis Enrique and his team after their victory parade on the famed Champs Elysee, thanking the players for their quick condemnation of the previous night鈥檚 chaos.
鈥淭hese isolated acts are contrary to the club鈥檚 values and in no way represent the vast majority of our supporters, whose exemplary behavior throughout the season deserves to be commended,鈥� the club said on Sunday.