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French football captain Kylian Mbappé stated that the national team, Les Bleus, plans to remember all victims of the 2015 Paris terror attacks as they prepare to play a World Cup qualifier on the 10th anniversary of the atrocity (November 13).
The 2015 attacks, which included a series of bombings outside the Stade de France during a friendly match against Germany, resulted in 130 deaths.
Mbappé acknowledged the day’s sombre significance, saying the team wants to pay tribute to those who lost loved ones or were affected “mentally or physically.”
The goal is to try and “put smiles on the faces” of those attending the stadium, even though they recognise it won’t be a joyful occasion.
Coach Didier Deschamps, who was on the touchline a decade ago, admitted he wished they could have avoided playing on November 13.
However, he noted the dual responsibility: “There is an obligation to remember what happened, but there is a football match to be played too.”
A minute’s silence will be observed before kickoff. If France win the match against Ukraine, they will secure qualification for next year’s tournament.
