In Paris, a Champions League final without a fan zone

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We have known since Wednesday evening the poster for the final of the Champions League, which will be held on Sunday 23 August. Paris Saint-Germain Bayern Munich. Overview of the system planned for the final in Paris.

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During the qualification of the Parisians , Tuesday evening, festivities were organized around the Champs-Élysées, and some incidents were to be deplored. The government wishes to foresee and anticipate the possible gatherings which could take place after the final whistle this Sunday. What can we expect at the end of the match?

No fan zone for Sunday, if the Paris police headquarters have considered this possibility, the town hall has not planned to make this request. However, gatherings, there may be some all the same. 5,000 people will be invited by the Parisian club to watch the final from the Parc des Princes stadium.

An important safety device planned

Subscribers, personalities of the city and a few disadvantaged young people will therefore be invited, but for the others, the Paris police headquarters recalled that gatherings of more than ten people were prohibited due to the Covid-19 pandemic . This Thursday, no gathering had been filed for a possible demonstration this Sunday.

The events of the night from Tuesday to Wednesday on the Champs-Élysées where 36 people were arrested, suggest that an important security device will be planned. For her part, the Minister of Sports called on the supporters to celebrate the victory at home.

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