French officials have promised an urgent review after security lapses during the domestic cup final at the Stade de France, host of the opening match and final of the upcoming Euro 2016 tournament.
Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said the “noted dysfunction” will be corrected, “with the aim of guaranteeing the fluidity of entry for fans into sports enclosures and making security provided by private firms more reliable and securing match exits.”
He made the call after fans brought prohibited items into the game on Saturday between rivals Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Marseille.
Despite double-ringed security perimeters and multiple checks, fans managed to bring in PVC pipes and glass bottles and there were fires in the stands during the match, French media reported.
French officials are particularly keen to ensure security before the European football championship takes place from June 10-July 10, where millions of spectators are expected.
Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet told local media that there are three weeks to modify the security measures based on the concerns raised after Saturday’s match.
France has beefed up security after the November 13 terror attacks in Paris, with three suicide bombers blowing themselves up outside the Stade de France where France were playing Germany at the time.
The stadium will host several games at the Euro tournament, including the opening match between France and Romania, as well as the final.
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