European Championship matches could be played behind closed doors this summer with football chiefs unable to rule out a terrorist attack in France. Euro 2016 organisers were already on alert following the atrocities in Paris last November but the Brussels terror attacks on Tuesday have raised further doubts over safety at the tournament.
But with the tournament edging closer, UEFA executive committee vice-president Giancarlo Abete has admitted the best option could be to play the matches behind closed doors. Speaking to a French radio station Radio 24, Abete said: 'Euro 2016 is the kind of event we can't delay or postpone.
'We can't exclude the possibility of playing behind closed doors as we cannot exclude terrorism.'
UEFA have also commented on the ongoing safety plans by insisting they are working with the relevant authorities to ensure a secure tournament, which begins June 10 at Stade de France. The Stade de France was one of the venues targeted by terrorists in the Paris atrocities in November last year.
In a statement released on Thursday night, UEFA said: 'We will continue their joint work and will regularly monitor the level of risk for the tournament and their respective organisational plans.
'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 a safe and secure tournament and all necessary measures are being taken to ensure that is the case for all involved.'
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