The former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder was on the pitch
at the Stade de France in the national match against Germany
when suicide bomb explosions were heard nearby,
He said today: "As you perhaps already read I have been
personally affected 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.
The 30-year-old, who is a practicing Muslim, said: "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." It is not known where in Paris Diarra's cousin was killed.
The 30-year-old, who is a practicing Muslim, said: "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." It is not known where in Paris Diarra's cousin was killed.
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