The world of Italian football expressed its solidarity to France in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks.
The friendly between France and Germany yesterday evening was interrupted by coordinated terrorist attacks in the French capital that left more than a hundred people confirmed dead.
The event had immediate repercussions on the other matches as well, including Belgium-Italy.
Players and journalists alike from Italy and Belgium did not leave the stadium, and remained where they were to watch the updates as they came through.
The world of Italian football expressed its solidarity to France in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks.
The friendly between France and Germany yesterday evening was interrupted by coordinated terrorist attacks in the French capital that left more than a hundred people confirmed dead.
The event had immediate repercussions on the other matches as well, including Belgium-Italy.
Players and journalists alike from Italy and Belgium did not leave the stadium, and remained where they were to watch the updates as they came through.
Coach Antonio Conte and Leonardo Bonucci spoke out later in the night after being informed of the tragedy, as did Antonio Candreva.
This morning social media is witnessing an outpour of solidarity for the French nation from all sources involved in Italian football.
A vast number of footballers playing for Serie A clubs have re-tweeted the hashtag #PrayforParis, along with several of calcio's leading institutions, including Lega Serie A.
Almost every club in Serie A, including giants Juventus, Milan, Inter, Roma and Napoli, posted that same slogan on their Twitter profile this morning, and some added it on their official site as well, such as Sampdoria.