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On Saturday morning, host nation France will face off against Romania in the opening match of Euro 2016, one of soccer's most prestigious international tournaments. The championship will be held across stadiums in France and will showcase some of the world's best footballers. It will take place amid heightened security concerns after a series of high-profile, fatal terror attacks in France and neighboring Belgium. More in today's sports with Stergos Kastelloriou and Dimitri Kametopoulo.


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On Saturday morning, host nation France will face off against Romania in the opening match of Euro 2016, one of soccer's most prestigious international tournaments. The championship will be held across stadiums in France and will showcase some of the world's best footballers. It will take place amid heightened security concerns after a series of high-profile, fatal terror attacks in France and neighboring Belgium. More in today's sports with Stergos Kastelloriou and Dimitri Kametopoulo.



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