90,000 security officials for Euro 2016

France said it will deploy over 90,000 security guards for Euro 2016 in a bid ensure "everything possible to avoid a terrorist attack" during the football tourney that starts next month

Paris: France said it will deploy over 90,000 security guards for Euro 2016 in a bid ensure "everything possible to avoid a terrorist attack" during the football tourney that starts next month.

The announcement followed chaos on Saturday at the Stade de France when smoke bombs were set off during the national cup final, sparking panic.

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