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Anthony Martial, Thierry Henry, Lionel Messi react to Paris attacks

France's Anthony Martial during the France v Germany friendly
Image: Anthony Martial looks on during the France v Germany friendly

The world of football showed support for those affected by the terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday, including players involved in the France v Germany friendly.

The match was overshadowed by explosions close to the Stade de France that left three people dead, with at least 127 other people confirmed to have been killed in other attacks across the city.

France international Antoine Griezmann, who played against Germany, revealed afterwards that his sister survived the attack at the Bataclan theatre, where more than 100 people were killed.

"Thank God my sister was able to get out of the Bataclan alive. All my prayers go out to the victims and their families. #LongliveFrance," he tweeted.

Here's how some other players reacted on social media:

Acting FIFA president Issa Hayatou said in a statement: "It is with intense emotion that I write today. I am obviously in shock at the terrorist attacks yesterday in Paris and around the Stade de France on the sidelines of the match between France and Germany.

"I want to express to you the solidarity of the international football community, especially towards members of the French Football Federation, the France team and all the fans and all the people who were present at the Stade de France last night. I present to the families of the victims my deepest condolences."

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Suspended UEFA president Michel Platini said he was "distraught" by the attacks.

"I would like to express my deep sorrow and profound indignation at such acts of blind barbarity," Platini said in a statement. "I would also like to offer my condolences to the families of the victims and I hope for a prompt recovery to the wounded."

Following the attacks, all UEFA matches in the coming days will see teams wear black armbands and there will be a minute's silence held.

German international Toni Kroos tweeted: "What kind of a sick world is this?"

A minute's silence will also precede all Football League matches over the weekend and black armbands are being worn at David Beckham's charity match for Unicef.

Morgan Schneiderlin, who was a late substitute in the France v Germany friendly, wrote on Twitter: "No words to express my shock and sadness in the aftermath of these attacks my thoughts go to the families of the victims. #PrayforParis."

Fellow France international Samir Nasri added: "There's no words to explain this barbarity. My condolences to the families of the victims."

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