The stadium is due to be the centrepiece of the French capital's bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

French police officials have confirmed two suicide attacks and one bombing had taken place near the Stade de France.

An eyewitness said the two explosions approximately 15 minutes into the second-half of the match were loud enough to be heard over the sound of cheering fans in the Stade de France.

Sirens were heard immediately and a helicopter was seen circling overhead.

French President François Hollande was among spectators and was taken away from the stadium. 

The incident happened as France declared a national state of emergency and closed its borders after more than 100 people were killed in multiple shootings in Paris.

It has been reported that more than 80 people were killed after French forces stormed the Bataclan Arts Centre theatre to end a siege there. 

Explosions and gunfire are reported.

Thousands of fans gathered together on the pitch at the Stade de France following the final whistle of a match France won 2-0 against world champions Germany before the venue was evacuated.

Many were visibly distressed at their situation as French police attempted to regain control. 

"The evening was spoiled by the events around the Stade de France," said Noel Le Graet, President of the French Football Federation. 

"There was an explosion at the entrance of the J door causing three deaths and some wounded.

"But at this time, the stadium is secure.

"People can exit normally.

"The President of the Republic had to leave very early because of the shootings that took place in Paris to join the Interior Ministry."

The Stade de France was built for the 1998 FIFA World Cup, hosting the final of that tournament won by France.

It also staged the final of the Rugby World Cup in 2007.

The stadium is also the centrepiece of next year's UEFA European Championships, which France is due to stage for the first time since 1984. 

Germany coach Joachim Low admitted they had been fearful following an incident earlier in the day when the squad had been evacuated from its hotel in Paris following a bomb scare. 

"We are all in shock," said Low.

"The game and the goals move into the background on a day like this.

"We were told in the changing rooms what had happened.

"All of us on the bench were a bit scared because of a bomb threat earlier today when we spent three hours outside [our hotel]."

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