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Friday, 13 November 2015

Explosion in France as football friendly goes on




PARIS — On a night of terrifying violence in Paris with two explosions going off outside the stadium, France beat Germany 2-0 Friday in a game overshadowed by the events around the city.


The explosions could be heard inside the Stade de France as they went off nearby in the first half.

A shoot out followed after the explosions and according to euronews via french police, 42 people have been killed in shootings and explosions around Paris, but the match was not halted.

Fans have decided to remaine inside the stadium after the final whistle, with several going onto the pitch as news of the violence spread.

According to French police, at least 100  hostages are being kept inside a theatre

Olivier Giroud and substitute Andre-Pierre Gignac scored a goal each in the friendly.





culled from sportsnet

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