As featured on NewsNow: Football news

France players offered chance to withdraw from England friendly

France coach Didier Deschamps offered a chance to his players to pull out of the upcoming friendly against England in the wake of the Paris terrorist attacks.


Two French players were directly affected by the incidents as Lassana Diarra lost his cousin in the attack while Antoine Griezmann's sister managed to escape the hostage situation at Bataclan theatre.

At the time, both players were playing in the friendly against Germany at the nearby Stade de France, but despite the shock from the episode, the entire French team has agreed to participate in the friendly at Wembley on Tuesday.

France's team media officer Philippe Tournon confirmed: "All the players are coming."

Video of the day:

Vyom Chaudhary
About the author

Vyom Chaudhary

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free