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UEFA re-assert that Euro 2016 will go ahead in France

UEFA says Euro 2016 will go ahead in France as planned despite Friday's terrorist attacks in Pari...



UEFA re-assert that Euro 2016...
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UEFA re-assert that Euro 2016 will go ahead in France

UEFA says Euro 2016 will go ahead in France as planned despite Friday's terrorist attacks in Paris.

The Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris, which is due to host the final and other matches during the European Championships, was the target of suicide bombings during the attacks, with explosions outside heard by spectators and players inside the stadium.

European football's governing body says organisers have already been working with security authorities for over three years to deliver a safe tournament.

The finals will run from the 10th of June until the 10th of July next summer.

It says the draw for the finals planned for next month in the French capital will also happen as scheduled.

In a statement, UEFA said: "For over three years now, Euro 2016 SAS has been working closely with the relevant authorities to develop the most appropriate mechanisms in order to guarantee there is a safe and secure tournament and we are confident that the necessary measures will be taken to ensure that is the case for all involved.

"The Euro final draw will go ahead as scheduled on December 12 at the Palais des Congres in Paris and the final tournament will be played in France from 10 June to 10 July 2016."

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