La Marseillaise was played ahead of Premier League games in tribute to those killed in last week’s terror attacks in the French capital.
The French national anthem, "La Marseillaise," was played before Premiere League games in England on Saturday, in tribute to those killed in terrorist attacks in Paris on Nov. 13.
A Watford fan waves the French flag during the French national anthem at a match between Watford and Manchester United at Vicarage Road, Watford.
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130 people were killed in a series of explosions and shootings in the French capital last week.
The decision to have France's national anthem played ahead of Saturday's matches was and act of "solidarity and remembrance" Premier League chief Richard Scudamore said, according to the BBC.
Everton and Aston Villa players line up to sing the French national anthem ahead of their match at Goodison Park, Liverpool.
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"Given how close we are, as well as the long-standing relationship that exists between the Premier League and France, playing La Marseillaise as an act of solidarity and remembrance is the right thing to do," Scudamore added.
"We were all saddened and deeply shocked by the events in Paris last Friday, and the fact it was an attack on people enjoying their everyday freedoms like going to a bar, a concert or a football match resonates with football fans and the general public throughout the UK."
72 French footballers currently play in the Premier League.
Many players also wore black armbands at Saturday afternoon's matches.
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