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14 November, 2015, 11:04
Update: 14 November, 2015, 11:08
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NTV Online
14 November, 2015, 11:04
Update: 14 November, 2015, 11:08
The team Socceroos is currently en route to Dhaka, via Singapore. Photo courtesy: Twitter

More than 150 people were killed in various attacks in and around Paris, including three people who were killed at the football match between France and Germany at the Stade de France.

France closed its borders and declared a state of emergency after the attacks, the worst of which was at the Bataclan Concert Hall, where more than 100 people were killed.

Football Federation Australia said on Thursday that the trip would go ahead, and an FFA spokesman on saturday confirmed that, at this stage, the trip isn’t under review despite events in Paris, reports The World Game.

‘The security in place is to a level where we’re comfortable the boys will be safe over there,’ FFA said.

‘We wouldn’t have gone ahead with the trip if that wasn’t the case.’

The Australian cricket team cancelled their October tour amid terrorism fears and there were initial hopes the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier would be moved to a neutral venue.

However, FFA CEO David Gallop said on Thursday: ‘We would like to thank the Australian Government, DFAT, FIFA, AFC, the Bangladesh Football Federation and numerous Bangladesh government and securities bodies for working with our security experts to put in place a plan to allow this match to go ahead as planned.

‘Right from the outset our number one priority has been the safety of our staff and players.‘Over the last month we have undertaken an extensive intelligence and risk management operation, driven by our world class security advisors and the relevant Government and security agencies, and we are happy with the plans put in place.’

‘The Professional Footballers Association confirmed that it is monitoring the situation, and that it has been, and will continue to work, with FFA to ensure the safety of the players.

‘The team is currently en route to Dhaka, via Singapore.’

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