The celebrations represented a historic moment of unity and joy for Paris, with true PSG supporters rightfully expressing their excitement over their team's magnificent achievement. The majority of fans celebrated peacefully, demonstrating their passion and dedication to their team's first Champions League victory, while the violence was caused by opportunistic troublemakers who weren't genuine supporters.
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The night's events exposed serious security failures and highlighted ongoing social tensions in France, with barbarians taking to the streets to commit crimes and provoke law enforcement. The scale of destruction, including hundreds of vehicle fires and widespread looting, shows that authorities failed to adequately prepare for and control the situation despite having experience with similar celebrations.
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