Six separate acts of terrorism have resulted in the deaths of some 128 people in Paris.
The level of violence is considered to be the worst that has hit France since World War II and the French President Francois Hollande has declared the country to be in a state of emergency.
Shootings took place at restaurants as well as at concert hall where a number of people were held hostage and an estimated 100 people were killed inside.
Two suicide bombings also took place at the Stade de France stadium, where France and Germany were playing out a friendly fixture in front of several spectators including the Prime Minister who was subsequently evacuated. Three people reportedly died in these attacks while the fans poured onto the pitch as the news spread.
RT @nickeardley: Unverified video from France v Germany in Paris appears to include sound of explosion https://t.co/TQA4107saq
— Julia Macfarlane (@juliamacfarlane) November 13, 2015
Video: The terrifying moment a bomb went off during France v Germany friendly https://t.co/1eMRl9MzUs pic.twitter.com/2H3VwMMVob
— EnglishPremierLeague (@EnglishPLRR) November 14, 2015
As a result of these horror attacks, a scheduled friendly between France and England, due to take place on Tuesday, has been cancellled.
According to the Mirror,an FA spokesman said:
'It is a very serious and tragic matter. If there is any update on the match on Tuesday we will announce in due course. We will liaise with the French Federation over the weekend. The FA sends its deep condolences to the victims of this tragic event but to say anything else would be inappropriate.'
Naturally, soccer fans throughout the world have received the words with humanity and compassion for those affected by the atrocities.
You won't be surprised to hear that the England vs France game is set to be cancelled after tonight's events. pic.twitter.com/yP0BZOkb5j
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) November 13, 2015
France v England game cancelled. admission we are in a state of war
— David Wilson (@powerthrugrace) November 14, 2015
England France game has been cancelled for next Tuesday night ive heard ..rightly so
— Danny Carr (@olympichammer) November 13, 2015
Unsurprisingly, the England vs. France friendly game on Tuesday is set to be cancelled. pic.twitter.com/sT3FB4eWXk
— Football__Tweet (@Football__Tweet) November 13, 2015
Get the game Tuesday cancelled first thing tomorrow @FA #england #france
— Stuart (@lowerrous) November 13, 2015
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