Following the attacks in Paris last November, security remains high despite there not being an immediate threat to safety
Ahead of the European Championship in France this summer, matches are at risk of being played behind closed doors if there is a threat of a terrorist attack.
The tournament will take place between June 10 and July 10, with stadiums right across France playing host to the group and knockout stages.
Didier Deschamps’ side kick off the tournament in Paris on the opening night, as they prepare to face Group A rivals Romania.
However, Martin Kallen, the Euro 2016 tournament director, has revealed that organisers and French security services have been discussing ways to best deal with a possible threat during the competition.
“There are no signs of extreme threats or situations that raise particular alarms,” he told AS. “However, if UEFA and the organising committee should be aware of any potentially dangerous situations, to maintain the safety of the public we would be ready to play some games without a crowd and perhaps postpone others.”
There are 10 stadiums in total in the country that are set to host matches, including the Stade de France in Paris with the city forced to mourn the loss of over 130 lives during the terrorist attacks last November.
Three suicide bombers attacked outside the stadium itself during France’s friendly with Germany, with the arena set to be the venue for the opening match and the final this summer.
Kallen and Jacques Lambert, head of the tournament’s local organising committee, are expected to hold a news conference on Wednesday to discuss the matter further and outline the measures that will be taken to preserve the safety of those in attendance at games.
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