In the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris, the French national soccer team still intends to play its friendly against England in London on Tuesday.
There are major concerns over safety following the death of at least 127 people in the attacks in France on Friday, but both clubs are looking to play the match as planned.
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"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," FA chairman Greg Dyke said in a statement Saturday, via USA Today Sports. "We will use the opportunity to pay our respects to all affected and also to express our solidarity with the people of France."
Last time out, France toppled Germany, 2-0, in a friendly, but the result of the match was hardly the headline after everything else that unfolded Friday night. There were two explosions outside of Stade de France during the first half of the game, leading to the evacuation of President Francois Hollande, who was in attendance.
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There were also shootings at the Bataclan hall in Paris, where the band Eagles of Death Metal were performing and Paris cafes were also shot up.
Despite this and even in the midst of fear for safety, the French national team "made it clear they still wish to play," according to the statement.
While it may be a risk to play the match even if it's in England, security will surely be beefed up and the planned match is a statement that the cowardly terrorists didn't win.
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