France attacks: Sport pays tribute to Paris victims

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The world of sport has been paying tribute to the victims of Friday's deadly attacks in Paris.

Several sporting fixtures in France have been postponed after a series of attacks across the capital, in which at least 129 people were killed and more than 350 were wounded.

All European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup matches set to be played in France this weekend are off.

Respects were paid to the victims of the attacks at sporting events around the world.

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Sydney FC fans held up a French flag during a silence prior to the A-League match against Melbourne Victory

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Australia players stood in silence during day two of the second Test match against New Zealand

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The two teams taking part in the David Beckham charity match at Old Trafford - a Great Britain and Ireland XI captained by Beckham and managed by Sir Alex Ferguson, and a Rest of the World side captained by Luis Figo and managed by Carlo Ancelotti - hold a minute's silence

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French golfer Benjamin Hebert wrote a message for Paris on his cap during day three of the BMW Masters

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Melbourne City FC (right) and Adelaide (left) stand for a minute's silence before their W-League match

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Jockeys at Cheltenham wore armbands as a mark of respect to - and in solidarity with - Parisians

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A minute's silence was held before England's rugby league Test against New Zealand

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French Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean wore an armband during practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix

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The scene before a National Hockey League match between Washington Capitals and Calgary Flames

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A minute's silence was held at every event at FC Barcelona on Saturday

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Swindon Town and Scunthorpe stand in silence before their League One match

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Worcester Warriors and La Rochelle pay their respects before their European Rugby Challenge Cup match