Ousmane Dembele vows PSG will chase Champions League hat-trick after Paris celebrations
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Paris Saint-Germain players lifting Ousmane Dembele in the air on May 31, as they celebrate winning the UEFA Champions League.
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- PSG celebrated back-to-back Champions League titles, with Ousmane Dembele promising a "third consecutive Champions League title" next season to fans at the Eiffel Tower.
- The relaxed celebration contrasted with overnight post-game violence, which injured over 200 people and killed one. President Al-Khelaifi urged fans to "Protect our city".
- Fans joyfully celebrated the win, dancing as players showed the trophy, later making an official visit to President Emmanuel Macron in the Elysee Palace.
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PARIS - Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele promised fans gathered at the foot of the Eiffel Tower on May 31 that the club would chase a third consecutive Champions League title next season, as supporters celebrated the city’s back-to-back European triumphs.
“Thanks to all of you for your support. We’ll be back next year with the third one,” Dembele addressed the crowd as they danced to Daft Punk’s One More Time, while the players showed off the trophy secured against Arsenal on May 30.
The mood was relaxed after light showers gave way to sunshine, in contrast to scenes overnight when post-game violence across the capital left over 200 people injured and killed one.
Marquinhos of Paris Saint-Germain lifting the trophy during PSG’s victory celebration in Paris on May 31.
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Qatari club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi urged fans to keep up the positive atmosphere.
“Celebrate calmly tonight. Protect our city, that’s very important,” he said.
PSG players took to the Champs de Mars, a giant open field beneath the Eiffel Tower, before an official visit to President Emmanuel Macron in the Elysee Palace.
Fan Mathias Oumraou told Reuters he had to be at the parade after what he called the best night of his life in Paris.
Another supporter, Cheyenne Barbachou, said she could hardly believe the back-to-back win.
“It’s incredible,” she said. REUTERS
