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French officials stunned as hundreds defy coronavirus lockdown at football match in Strasbourg

Authorities in Strasbourg have reacted with dismay after hundreds of fans gathered for an illicit football match.

Gatherings of more than 10 people are banned under Covid-19 measures in France, yet a large crowd attended Sunday's game between Neuhof and Hautepierre.

Video apparently taken at the match, played at the Stade Paco Meteo, can be seen on YouTube and shows social distancing measures being ignored. Local reports claim 300 to 400 people flocked to watch after the match was announced on Facebook.

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Footage from social media showed apparently chaotic scenes, with fans invading the pitch to celebrate goals.