Paris Saint-Germain and the city of Paris are preparing for the Champions League final against Inter Milan in Munich on May 31. According to L’Équipe, no fan zone will be set up in the capital and the presentation of the trophy in front of the Arc de Triomphe has been cancelled, while the parade remains on hold, awaiting approval from the authorities.
“The famous ”parade” on the Champs-Élysées, pushed for by the PSG management, is now awaiting validation by the Minister of the Interior, according to our information.
On the other hand, again according to our information, the possibility of a static presentation of the trophy, on stage, by the players, in front of the Arc de Triomphe, which has never delighted the authorities, has seriously fallen by the wayside. As it stands, this ardent desire on the part of PSG and Qatari owner QSI, in particular for reasons of symbolism and international image, is opposed by a clear refusal from the public authorities.
In addition, the Paris City Council’s plan for a fan zone with free entry on the evening of the match – the site of the Charléty stadium had been considered – will not see the light of day, at the request of the PP, notably due to insufficient police resources. The final on May 31 will, however, be broadcast on four giant screens at the Parc des Princes, but with paid admission. “
Paris Saint-Germain and its supporters will have to be patient and flexible to celebrate the title this year. According to L’Équipe, Paris City Hall and the Prefecture have not given the go-ahead for the installation of a fan zone or for the presentation of the trophy in front of the Arc de Triomphe, two much-anticipated events. The decision was taken for security and organizational reasons, in a context of heightened vigilance in the capital. The club is still awaiting approval to organize a parade, but nothing has yet been finalized.
This uncertainty is weighing on the usual festive atmosphere, and could frustrate many fans eager to celebrate PSG’s latest triumph in the streets of Paris. Once again, we see that France has great difficulty in organizing festivities for its sporting competitions.
