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Euro 2016 security concerns grow after Coupe de France incidents

PARIS -- The French football federation has opened disciplinary proceedings against Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille following incidents during the Coupe de France final that raised major concerns only a few weeks before the country hosts the European Championship.

Despite a two-metre high security wall surrounding the Stade de France and triple security checks, supporters smuggled flares into the venue in the northern Paris suburb of Saint-Denis and ignited fires in the stands.

Fans also complained about severe overcrowding at the security checkpoints.

PSG won the game 4-2.

A statement from the French Interior Ministry said "it has been decided to correct dysfunction without delay in order to guarantee the fluidity of supporters entering sporting venues and to strengthen security checks by private companies and secure stadium exits."

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