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No integrity concerns at Euro 2016, says UEFA

European football's governing body has described its measures to prevent both match-fixing and betting concerns during the tournament as "an unqualified success"

Euro 2016 passed without a single concern over match-fixing or irregular betting, UEFA has said.

European football's governing body introduced a series of integrity measures prior to the tournament in France to curb any concerns.

Match officials were given guidance at a preparatory workshop before the finals to help them to deal with potential problems, including any approach from individuals attempting to fix matches.

The 24 participating nations were given a similar presentation prior to travelling to France, while UEFA's own Betting Fraud Detection System monitored bets placed on matches to check for irregularities.