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Football Fans Sang The French National Anthem In Solidarity With Paris

A Watford fan waves the French flag during the French national anthem at a match between Watford and Manchester United at Vicarage Road, Watford.

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130 people were killed in a series of explosions and shootings in the French capital last week.

The decision to have France’s national anthem played ahead of Saturday’s matches was and act of “solidarity and remembrance” Premier League chief Richard Scudamore said, according to the BBC.

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Everton and Aston Villa players line up to sing the French national anthem ahead of their match at Goodison Park, Liverpool.