French capital hosts Paris Saint-Germain parade after clashes marred Champions League win
Sports,Riots,France,Paris,Law Enforcement,Soccer,Football,Police,Europe
A huge crowd of supporters gathered peacefully near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's second Champions League title victory, which was marred by violent clashes overnight across France and led police to detain hundreds of people.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 780 people were detained in Paris and other cities and 57 officers were wounded, with most suffering minor injuries, as football fans set off fires and vandalized shops overnight.
Nuñez said at a news conference on Sunday that "the situation has been largely brought under control."...
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