According to Spiegel, thousands of fans poured onto the streets of Manhattan on Saturday after the New York Knicks’ historic NBA Finals victory. The celebrations turned into chaos: rioters set off fireworks and smoke grenades, and there were clashes with police.
During the night, the rioters set fire to one of the yellow school buses that served as shuttles for World Cup fans after the Brazil vs. Morocco match. At least three other shuttle buses were severely damaged. Police blocked streets, initially letting fans celebrate, but then moved in with protective gear and cleared the streets around Madison Square Garden.
Around 2 a.m., a man was shot in the foot on Times Square, a police officer said. The Knicks had won the NBA title on Saturday for the first time in 53 years. EuroPulse reported on June 14, 2026, about the New York Knicks’ title win (https://europulse.today/new-york-knicks-nba-titel-2025/).
Source: www.spiegel.de
