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UCL: Two Dead, Hundreds Arrested As PSG Fans Riot After Historic Win
The city of Paris and several other parts of France descended into chaos on Saturday night after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) claimed their maiden UEFA Champions League title with a dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in Munich.
What began as jubilant celebrations quickly spiraled into disorder, with two tragic deaths and over 550 arrests recorded nationwide.
According to France’s Interior Ministry, 491 arrests took place in the capital, Paris, where thousands of ecstatic fans had gathered on the Champs-Élysées to revel in the club’s historic win.
One of the fatalities occurred in Paris’ 15th arrondissement, just a few kilometers from the central celebrations. A man riding a scooter was struck by a car and died on the scene.
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Meanwhile, in the town of Dax, located in southwestern France, a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death during a PSG victory gathering.
Authorities confirmed the suspect is still at large and investigations are ongoing.
In Grenoble, celebrations took another grim turn when a car drove into a crowd of PSG fans, injuring four people from the same family—two of them seriously.
Police said the driver later surrendered and tested negative for alcohol and drugs. A source close to the case noted there’s no indication the act was deliberate.
Despite the disturbances, the majority of fans celebrated peacefully. Around 48,000 supporters had filled the Parc des Princes stadium to watch the match live on big screens.
However, unrest flared near the stadium and along the Champs-Élysées, where police were seen using water cannons to disperse aggressive crowds attempting to reach the Arc de Triomphe.
Officers reported repeated confrontations, including the hurling of fireworks and other projectiles.
Many of those detained were found with illegal fireworks or accused of public disorder, the police said.
As news of PSG’s emphatic win spread, political leaders joined the chorus of praise.
President Emmanuel Macron described the victory as “a day of glory for PSG” in a message on X (formerly Twitter), and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo called it a “historic” achievement.
In a show of national pride, Macron is expected to host the victorious squad today at the Élysée Palace.
Meanwhile, a celebratory parade is scheduled on the Champs-Élysées, with thousands of supporters anticipated to line the famous boulevard.
For fans like 20-year-old Clement, the win carried deep emotional weight, “It’s so good and so deserved! We have a song that talks about our struggles, and it hasn’t always been easy. But we got our faith back this year with a team without stars. They’re 11 guys who play for each other.”
Data from Médiamétrie revealed that 11.5 million viewers across France tuned in to watch the final, marking a record-breaking night not just for PSG, but also for French football.
Spanish football has been thrown into mourning following the death of CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died at the age of 30 after suffering serious injuries in a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a second-division match.
Tenerife confirmed the player’s death on Tuesday, November 3, revealing that he died at 8:00 a.m. following complications from injuries sustained during the encounter.
The incident occurred towards the closing stages of the match, which was tied at 2-2, when Owono, an Equatorial Guinea international, rushed out of his goal and collided with De Miguel in the middle of the pitch.
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The goalkeeper was sent off following the incident, while the match was subsequently abandoned.
Spanish media reported that De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest after the collision and was resuscitated. However, Tenerife later announced that his neurological condition had deteriorated before he eventually died.
In a statement announcing the tragedy, the club expressed profound sadness over the loss of the striker and extended its condolences to his family, friends and supporters.
“Broken with pain, with a lump in our throat and unable to believe this is real, CD Tenerife announces the tragic death, at 8:00 am (7am GMT), of Jesus de Miguel Alameda,” the club said.
De Miguel joined Tenerife in the summer of 2025 from Castellon and had spent just over a season with the Spanish side.
Tributes have continued to pour in from across Spanish football, including former Barcelona defender and FC Andorra majority shareholder Gerard Pique.
“I am so deeply sorry. Rest in peace, Jesus,” Pique wrote on social media.
FC Andorra also expressed its condolences to De Miguel’s family, teammates and Tenerife, while Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and several other Spanish clubs sent messages of sympathy.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation equally expressed its grief, describing the news as deeply saddening and extending its condolences following the striker’s death.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has pledged the state government’s full support for the successful hosting of the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards.
Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Sunday after meeting with a CAF delegation led by Dr Christian Emeruwa, Project Lead for the CAF Awards and CAF General Assembly.
The governor said his administration would pay particular attention to security, logistics, branding and venue access to ensure a memorable experience for participants and visitors.
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In a statement shared on his social media account, Sanwo-Olu said, “Meeting with the CAF delegation, led by Dr Christian Emeruwa, Project Lead for the CAF Awards and CAF General Assembly, I assured them of our full support, with particular attention to security, logistics, branding and venue access.”
He described Lagos as a city with the energy and capacity to host major international events.
“Lagos is a city of talent, culture, enterprise and youthful energy,” the governor said.
He added, “We look forward to welcoming football leaders, stakeholders and visitors from across Africa and beyond, while showcasing our hospitality and ability to host major international events.”
The meeting comes as preparations continue for the continental football awards, which will bring together prominent figures in African football to celebrate outstanding performances and achievements.
The latest engagement follows the arrival of a 15-member CAF delegation in Nigeria on Friday, October 16, for a final inspection of facilities ahead of the awards and the organisation’s 48th Ordinary General Assembly.
The delegation, led by Emeruwa, was expected to assess facilities in Lagos and Abuja as part of efforts to evaluate the country’s readiness to host the two events.
The inspection also followed an earlier visit by CAF officials in August, when Sanwo-Olu expressed confidence in Lagos’s readiness to host the awards after a delegation inspected the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Theatre, in Iganmu.
The 2026 CAF Awards are scheduled to hold in Lagos on December 7, while Abuja is expected to host the CAF Ordinary General Assembly on November 21.
The awards ceremony will recognise outstanding performances and achievements in African football, bringing together players, coaches, officials and other stakeholders from across the continent.
After scoring twice and providing an assist as Bursaspor beat Muglaspor 3-0 in the Turkish 1. Lig on Thursday, Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho took to social media to declare himself boss.
The Super Eagles forward who moved to the Turkish league from Celtic to Bursaspor has made history, becoming the first football player to score in 10 consecutive league matches for the club and in the Turkish professional league football.
He took to his social media handles to flaunt his Turkish nickname – “Agabey”.
In a post on his verified handle on X, the Nigerian forward shared a picture of himself in traditional Turkish dress with a new nickname, “Agabey”. The caption read, “We go ball till eternity, Kelechi Agabey.”
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The word is a respectful Turkish title that translates as “Big Brother” or “Boss”.
The 30-year-old has now scored in all 10 games he has played for Bursaspor, and including his appearance for the Super Eagles, he has found the net in 11 straight matches. He has 14 goals and three assists since joining from Celtic.
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