Marseille midfielder and former Arsenal star Lassana Diarra confirmed his cousin was among the victims of Friday's terrorist attacks.
The 30-year-old took to Twitter to tell his fans Asta Diakite, a female cousin of his, died, via Sky Sports:
BREAKING NEWS: France international Lassana Diarra confirms his cousin was killed in Paris terrorist attacks #SSNHQ
— Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) November 14, 2015
Diarra started France's international friendly against Germany on Friday, which was targeted by the terrorists as well.
According to Joshua Robinson and Inti Landauro of the Wall Street Journal, a man tried to enter the stadium wearing an explosive vest, and several explosions could be heard outside the stadium during the broadcast.