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http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/euro-2016-final-marred-fan-8393423 By Aaron Flanagan
French police were forced to use tear gas to end riots outside the Euro 2016 fan zone in Paris.
Supporters were allegedly trying to forcibly enter the 'fan zone' to watch the final between France and Portugal in the city centre on Sunday night.
But those who could not squeeze into the venue let out their frustrations and clashed with police underneath the Eiffel Tower.
Police used tear gas to try and disperse the crowds who were seen to be throwing objects and lighting fires just yards from the back of the fan zone's big screen.
French police were forced to use tear gas to end riots outside the Euro 2016 fan zone in Paris.
Supporters were allegedly trying to forcibly enter the 'fan zone' to watch the final between France and Portugal in the city centre on Sunday night.
But those who could not squeeze into the venue let out their frustrations and clashed with police underneath the Eiffel Tower.
Piles of rubbish were set alight by hooligans who were seen covering their faces and gesturing towards the authorities as tensions ran high.
Police were armed with shields and batons in a bid to clear the iconic city centre tourist spot of any further danger.
It is thought that nearly 100,000 French football fans were crammed into the fan park in Paris to watch their nation play in the final of the Euros.
They were given an early boost when Portugal's star player Cristiano Ronaldo was stretchered off following a knee injury.
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