Skip to main content

Belgium to deploy army for Spain game in Paris attack aftermath


 image
 Former Premier League midfielder Lassana Diarra has revealed his cousin was killed in the events in Paris. Mirror Football Writes.
Over 100 people have been killed in multiple attacks in the French capital on Friday night.
Diarra, who now plays for Marseille, was part of France’s team for their friendly with Germany – playing 80 minutes in the 2-0 victory.

He took to Twitter on Saturday afternoon to confirm his cousin Asta Diakite had been killed in the tragic events.
Diarra posted:
“Good evening to everyone. After the dramatic events in Paris and St Denis yesterday it’s with a heavy heart that i address you today.
#PrayForPeace pic.twitter.com/lsOpaSxN62
— Lass Diarra (@Lass_Officiel)
November 14, 2015

“As you perhaps already read I have been personally effected by these attacks my cousin Asta Diakitie was among the victims of one of the shootings that took place, just like hundreds of other innocent French people.
image
“For me she was a great support, a big sister
image
“In the climate of terror it’s important for all of us, who are representatives of our country and its diversity, to speak up and stay united in the face of a horror which has neither colour nor religion.
“Together we must protect, love, respect and peace. Thank you to everyone for your updates and messages. Take care of you and yours, and may the victims rest in peace.”
Football: France Midfielder Cousin Dies In Paris Attack

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Earthquake Shakes Afghanistan, Pakistan And India

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has struck northeast Afghanistan near the country’s borders with Pakistan and Tajikistan, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), with tremors being felt as far as New Delhi. The USGS said Saturday morning’s earthquake, initially reported as magnitude 6.4, was at a depth of 203km and centred 82km southeast of the town of Feyzabad, capital of the Afghan province of Badakhshan.

Cesc Fabregas the ‘Rat’ who turned against Mourinho? Nothing could be further from the truth [Telegraph]

Jose Mourinho’s sacking at Chelsea has led to all sort of plot twists and intrigue. Far from a routine results-oriented sacking, there was a lot more to Mourinho’s sacking than meets the eye, the conspiracy theorists insist. A narrative of a dressing room mutiny has persisted throughout the season, and ultimately proved to be Mourinho’s downfall – again if you believe in the smoke and mirrors stuff.

New mouth paintings from Henry Fraser: the paralyzed man who paints with his mouth

Former Rugby Player, Henry Fraser actively played the sport with his brothers Will, Tom and Dom until a diving accident in shallow waters at the age of 17 paralyzed him from the shoulders down. Rather than get beaten by his paralysis, he became a Mouth Painter (as he was only physically able to use his mouth) & has done paintings admired around the world. He shared some of his new paintings via Twitter. See more photos after the cut....