Talks suggested that Tuesday’s friendly between England and France could be cancelled after the terrorist attack in Paris that killed at least 128 people in the capital.
A suicide bombing occurred outside Stade de France in Les Bleus’ 2-0 defeat to Germany on Friday, which left three dead, leading to a state of emergency, with Francois Hollande announcing three days of national mourning in the wake of the devastation.
However, the French Football Federation has announced that plans to travel to Wembley for Tuesday’s game will go ahead despite the terrorist attack, as revealed by the English FA.
Tuesday's friendly between England and France was speculated to be cancelled
While the death toll of the #ParisAttacks rises, Tuesday's England vs France friendly is expected to be cancelled: http://bit.ly/ENGxFRA
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According to the Football Association, FFF president Noel Le Graet made it clear their intentions to continue with the game.
"During the conversation the Federation Francaise de Football (FFF) made it clear that they still wish to play against us on Tuesday night at Wembley Stadium," read a statement by the FA.
BREAKING: French Football Federation says Tuesday's international between England and France goes ahead. #SSNHQ
— Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) November 14, 2015
"In solidarity with the FFF, we fully respect and support this decision for the fixture to go ahead.
"Furthermore, we have liaised extensively with, and taken advice from Government and the relevant authorities, who are also in support of the decision to fulfil the fixture.”
The FA also revealed that they are taking measures to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the attacks.
"Along with the FFF, we will discuss how to appropriately mark the tragic incidents at Tuesday's fixture."
Reaction on Twitter to the news was mixed, with many questioning whether the decision to carry on with the game is the right one.
don't think going to England v France on Tuesday is a good idea
— Matt (@mattwykee) November 14, 2015
England and France match to go ahead. Not sure that's a wise decision....
— Rachel Alana Cox (@rachiiiiiex) November 14, 2015
England v France to go ahead Can't let the terror win but I think it's a big risk
— PottyMouthNil (@Nilstar1) November 14, 2015
Just bought a ticket for England v France on Tuesday. Yeah it's just a poxy football game, but also a chance to show that we're here
— Nick Reilly (@NickJWReilly) November 14, 2015
Glad England v France going ahead on Tuesday. A chance for everyone to stand tall...together. A very emotional night ahead.
— Yann Tear (@YannTear) November 14, 2015
Despite this decision, a under-20s match between the two nations due on Saturday was postponed.
Meanwhile, in light of events in Paris our U20s game v France was called off. Players are returning to England early under care of The @FA.
— England (@england) November 14, 2015
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