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FRANKFURT, Germany — The flip side of the European Championship having a vibrant fan culture is the added security risk inside stadiums. A tournament staged in Germany that's affordable and accessible in the center of Europe has revealed some challenges. Too many fans have got on the field and close to players. Often they were seeking a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portugal superstar also nearly was hit entering the players' tunnel by a leaping fan landing next to him. At the most beer-friendly of recent soccer tournaments, plastic cups have rained down on the players and the England coach. TV commentators have broadcast about getting in-game beer showers.
