When it comes to civic sense, Indians are often blamed across the world, but worry not, because it is all the same everywhere else
2026 will forever be
remembered for the victories of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB); the first secured back-to-back UEFA Champions League titles, while the latter won two consecutive IPL titles. For the record, both teams have struggled to hold onto their respective trophies for ages, despite the presence of several star players over the years. And therefore, they have been trolled mercilessly by opponents.
🚨 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞-𝗧𝗢-𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗨𝗖𝗟 𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗦𝗚 🏆🏆
RCB, you have your inspiration one night before the IPL final. You know what to do. 😉#UCL #PSG #RCB #IPL pic.twitter.com/GMTu26L4Nz— Cricketangon (@cricketangon) May 30, 2026
However, it’s time for them to retaliate, and they have done so brilliantly by vandalising and displaying violence, from the streets of Paris to several cities and towns in Southern India.
Paris burns
What was meant to be a night of celebration quickly turned into a battlefield after PSG supporters rioted in the streets of the French capital. From torching vehicles to vandalising public and private properties, supporters left no stone unturned to turn the city into a pile of rubble. Multiple reports also claimed that women were dragged out of cars and harassed. 22,000 police officials had to be deployed in the capital to control it, which ultimately ended with over 400 arrests.
🚨GRAVE - Franceses comemoraram o título do PSG destruindo Paris, tacando fogo em tudo que viam pela frente pic.twitter.com/12zaXgO1Ks
— SPACE LIBERDADE (@NewsLiberdade) May 31, 2026
For the record, the scenes were no different last year when two people lost their lives, whereas 200 people got injured during the celebrations after PSG lifted their first-ever Champions League title.
Call it an improvement
🚨🇮🇳 Paris-type scenes at Tank Bund, Hyderabad.
What started as celebrations for RCB's IPL triumph reportedly descended into vandalism, with public property damaged and chaos unfolding on the streets.
A championship win should unite fans, not leave destruction behind.
🎥 Video… https://t.co/qw3s4eeFv6 pic.twitter.com/AjqfSTjJwx— Global Pulse (@Globalpulse04) June 1, 2026
Fortunately, the definition of the celebration did not change this year in Bengaluru as police maintained the crowd diligently – a lesson learnt after RCB’s victory celebration last year witnessed a stampede, which led to the loss of 11 innocent lives. However, while Bengaluru remained under control, so-called RCB fans in Hyderabad behaved recklessly by pulling down barricades and climbing onto vehicles. Another video surfaced from Andhra Pradesh showing fans damaging a public bus in the name of celebration.
A different take in the East
After long 22 years, East Bengal fans celebrate their title victory in the streets of Kolkata.
— My.Kolkata (@TT_My_Kolkata) May 31, 2026
Read more on My Kolkata.#EastBengal #ISL #Football #Kolkata #MyKolkata pic.twitter.com/t2H48yfwZZ
Amidst the chaos, one team in the East demonstrated the importance of setting boundaries while showcasing the intelligence of their fans. In the Indian Super League, East Bengal Football Club won the title, and fans across the state celebrated the win. However, there have been no reports of violence or vandalism by EB fans. A state, often called 'backward', once again proved its progressive and calm mentality, even though East Bengal and its counterpart, Mohun Bagan, are known fierce rivals on the field.
India definitely needs development in various fields, but before everything else, we are reminded time and again of the need for special classes in schools and colleges that teach civic sense to the masses.
