Monday, July 11, 2016

France loses Euro 2016, but can claim security victory (The Associated Press)

French police officers search supporters before entering the Paris fan zone, hours before the Euro 2016 final soccer match between Portugal and France, Sunday, July 10, 2016 in Paris. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

PARIS (AP) -- France has lost the Euro 2016 soccer championship but can claim victory on another front - making it safely through the monthlong tournament that drew fans from all over Europe while in a state of emergency and on high alert for extremist attacks.


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