Sporting events in Paris cancelled in aftermath of attacks

Frightened spectators wait on the pitch at the Stade de France on November 13, 2015
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The French government cancels all sporting events in Paris on Saturday in the aftermath of terrorist attacks on the city.

All sporting events in Paris on Saturday have been cancelled following terror attacks on the French capital on Friday night.

At least 128 people were killed in a series of incidents across the city, including three fatalities in the vicinity of the Stade de France where France played Germany in a friendly match.

As a result of the attacks, the French government has made the decision to cancel all sporting events in and around the city, which includes Racing 92's European Champions Cup match against Glasgow Warriors.


England's friendly match against France on Tuesday has also reportedly been cancelled.

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