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Message for fans coming to England v France

Supporters coming to Tuesday evening's fixture between England and France are advised to get to Wembley Stadium as early as possible to avoid queues and to support commemorations of the tragic events in France.

Following extensive liaison between The FA, FFF, UK Government and the relevant security authorities the game against France will go ahead.

Fans can be assured that all appropriate security measures are in place for the fixture which includes extensive searches upon entrance to Wembley. Fans should arrive as early as possible to avoid any delays in entering the Stadium. For your convenience it is preferable for supporters not to bring bags and there will be increased bag searches upon entrance.

Tickets will not be available to buy from the Stadium Ticket Office on the day so supporters are asked not to attend Wembley if they have not pre-purchased their tickets.

Before kick-off The FA plans to appropriately remember Friday's Paris incidents and encourages England fans to support the following initiatives:

- England fans are asked to respect the French national anthem, La Marseillaise, the words of which will be displayed on screens inside the arena
- La Marseillaise will be sung after God Save the Queen, in a change of protocols
- Materials will be on seats in the east side (England Home End) of the stadium, which will form the French Tricolore when fans hold them aloft during the anthem
- A minute's silence will be observed prior to kick-off
- Please ensure that you take your seats no later than 19.55 to observe the minute’s silence and national anthems
- Both teams will wear black armbands during the game
- The England team will make a gesture of solidarity to the French team prior to kick-off

The FA will also continue to light the Wembley Arch in the blue, white and red of the Tricolore as well as displaying the national motto of France, Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité, which stands for liberty, equality and fraternity.

The FA would also like to advise all supporters that our planned activity with Breast Cancer Care will be delayed to a later date, with the full support of our official charity partner. We would like to thank all who have made donations to this point and helped in raising vital awareness for such an important cause.

In this regard, anyone purchasing the programme on Tuesday night or who has received it via postal delivery should note there is no reference to Friday night’s tragic events because of printing deadlines. As indicated, The FA will be showing its support to the people of France throughout the fixture – both in stadium and across all of our other media channels. We thank all supporters for their understanding at this difficult time.

Turnstiles open at 6.30pm, and kick off is at 8pm.

Please visit the Wembley Stadium website to plan your journey accordingly.
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grimm said:
Just saw this on the BBC site which made me chuckle:

"Lionel Messi is open to leaving Barcelona for a move to the Premier League, with Arsenal his preferred destination. But the 28-year-old forward wants £600,000-a-week. (Daily Star)"

Can you imagine Arsenal paying anyone £600k per week? :D

I know the source is the Daily Star and obviously a load of rubbish, but that's ridiculous statement to make even for them, embarrassing even.
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As soon as any PL club agrees to pay someone £600k a week Rooney will be on at his agent no doubt. Also someone else will want £300k then £400k etc etc.
 
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Leicester have a tough run of fixtures coming up, starting with Man Utd away next week - If they're still in the top 4 by January then I'll be seriously impressed (and pleased!).
 
Rafa was never going to last at RM. He never looked the part or had enough support from the fans. I'm not massively convinced he was ever good enough either and thats ignoring the fact that no manager is "good enough" at RM.

What would be funny is if they went after Klopp
 
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