Violent chaos on Paris streets after football club's historic win
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Thousands of football fans have clashed with riot police in Paris following the Champions Cup final this morning.

What looked like thousands of supporters tried to get onto the field at Allianz Arena after Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-0 win against Inter Milan saw it lift the trophy for the first time.

Police lined up in front of the PSG end of the stadium at the final whistle but struggled to contain the fans for several minutes when they came down from the stands following the trophy presentation.

Football fans in Paris have clashed with police after the Champion’s Cup final. (9News)
It was Paris Saint-Germain’s first premiership win in the competition. (9News)

They did eventually manage to force them back into the stands, and PSG players had already headed back to the locker room, appearing to cut short celebrations in front of their supporters.

Players eventually made their way back to the field with the trophy after order was restored.

However, the disorder spilled out onto the streets as thousands of fans celebrated the club’s inaugural championship.

Footage showed fireworks and flares set off outside the stadium. (9News)

Pictures from the scene showed fireworks and flares being set off near the Parc des princes stadium.

Emergency crews have been deployed to control the crowds, but the scene has since turned violent.

Police were scene deploying tear gas as football fans clashed with riot officers.

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