Football Association confirm England v France will go ahead after Paris terror attacks

France fans on the pitch after the end of the match at the Stade de France

THE Football Association have confirmed Tuesday’s match between England and France will go ahead following the tragic events in Paris last night.

 

The friendly was in major doubt after a series of attacks in the city.

At least 128 people have been killed with several more in a critical condition.

But French Football Federation president (FFF) Noel le Graet confirmed the decision for the match to take place at Wembley.

 

A statement of the FA website said: “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.”

FA Chairman Greg Dyke added: “Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the city of Paris after these terrible atrocities. 

 

“On behalf of The FA, I want to express our sorrow and send our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of those who have lost their lives.

“After consulting this morning with the French Football Federation and the British Government, we have decided together that the match between our two countries at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday night should go ahead. 

“We will use the opportunity to pay our respects to all affected and also to express our solidarity with the people of France.”