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Two France fans die as violence erupts across the country after World Cup win over Croatia

France's World Cup victory sparked the chaos. [Photo/Courtesy]

Two French football supporters have died as violence erupted across the country following Les BleusWorld Cup triumph.

Some of the worst scenes were in central Paris, where the Champs Élysées remained closed in the early hours of Monday following widespread rioting and looting.

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