On the Champs Élysées, bus shelters were smashed and projectiles hurled at riot police, who fired tear gas and water cannon to push back surging crowds.

Two fans died and a police officer is in a coma after celebrations for Paris-Saint Germain's historic Champions League victory, European soccer's biggest prize, authorities say.

Two people have died and hundreds have been arrested across France after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans celebrated the club's victory in the Champions League final, according to the French interior ministry. In the south-west town of Dax, a 17-year-old boy died after being stabbed in the chest late on Saturday evening, local media reported.