English fans joined in to sing the French national anthem ahead of the two nation’s friendly match at Wembley Stadium today.
The match went on as planned after the tragic attacks in Paris last Friday in a show of defiance.
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Two of the best teams in Europe put their rivalry aside to honor those who lost their lives in Paris, as the crowd sang La Marseillaise and observed a minute’s moment of silence.
WATCH: Wembley Stadium joins in on singing French national anthem, La Marseillaise, ahead of kickoff. #ENGvFRA https://t.co/A33fVM237x
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A minute's silence observed ahead of England vs France for the victims of Friday's deadly attacks in Paris. #ENGvFRA https://t.co/1AXiMfIxa7
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A touching tribute, well done by all.