As many of you know, eight terrorists carried out a series of attacks in Paris last Friday that killed 129 and wounded over 300 in what many are describing as the worst attack on the city since World War II.
The night of horror began shortly after 9 p.m. in Paris when suicide bombers detonated their weapons outside the Stade de France where 80,000 spectators were watching France take on Germany in a friendly. The explosions could be heard during the broadcast:
The news got worse by the minute as the other teams of terrorists carried out their plan. More bombs were detonated, shots were fired into restaurants, and hostages were taken at the Bataclan where approximately 1,000 people were in attendance to watch Eagles of Death Metal perform. By the time police were able to storm the venue, 100 people were murdered.
BREAKING: French police official says at least 100 people killed inside Paris concert hall where attackers seized hostages.
— The Associated Press (@AP) November 14, 2015
News of the attacks spread around the world and reached many Paris Saint-Germain players who are currently abroad with their national teams. Like the rest of the world, they offered their support and prayers for the victims. Below, we have pulled together a few of the responses from PSG players and the club:
Following the tragic events in Paris last night, Paris Saint-Germain expresses its solidarity (1/4)
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) November 14, 2015
and profound compassion to all the victims of these terrible terrorist attacks, their families and loved ones. (2/4)
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) November 14, 2015
#prayforparis pic.twitter.com/aLkTHxuZya
— Blaise Matuidi (@MATUIDIBlaise) November 14, 2015
Toutes mes pensées vont aux familles des victimes 🇫🇷 #pasdemots pic.twitter.com/0c0uM0hNsu
— Lucas Digne (@LucasDigne) November 14, 2015
Oremos por Paris e por toda a humanidade, em nome da Paz. #prayforparis
Nous prions pour Paris et… https://t.co/q1w0qHBVsG
— Marcos Aoás Corrêa (@marquinhos_m5) November 14, 2015
Solidarité en ce moment douloureux qui vit Paris
Solidaricémonos por el momento tan doloroso que está viviendo París pic.twitter.com/g2T6vHUryp— Edi Cavani Official (@ECavaniOfficial) November 14, 2015
On ne se connaît pas tous mais je tiens à vous dire, prenez soin de vous et vos proches et faites attention à vous ! 🌹#prayforparis 🇫🇷
— layvin kurzawa 20 (@layvinkurzawa) November 13, 2015
Pray for Paris. 😥#RIP #LUTO https://t.co/eIiIYhho0i pic.twitter.com/J0YSgFc69S
— David Luiz (@DavidLuiz_4) November 14, 2015
Suite aux événements tragiques qui ont frappé Paris dans la nuit,le Paris Saint-Germain tient à exprimer sa solidarité et sa compassion(1/2)
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) November 14, 2015
A toutes les victimes de ces odieux attentats, ainsi qu'à leurs proches (2/2) pic.twitter.com/no9DkhvvIp
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) November 14, 2015
#prayforparis A photo posted by Kevin Trapp (@kevintrapp_official) on
Enorme pensée aux victimes et leurs proches ! #prayforparis #13novembre2015 A photo posted by @z.camara on
???? A photo posted by Augustin Jean Kevin (@augustin_29) on
Football is the last thing on anyone’s mind right now but the beautiful game could serve as an act of defiance and a source of inspiration in the coming days. On Tuesday, France will take on England at Wembley Stadium in what is certain to be an emotional friendly. PSG’s Blaise Matuidi started the match against Germany on Friday and should get the start again.
PSG is scheduled to take on FC Lorient at the Stade du Moustoir on November 21 before heading to Sweden to face Malmö FF in the Champions League. They don’t return to the Parc des Princes until November 28.
