Football falls silent as a mark of respect to those affected by the Israel-Gaza war
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There was a period of silence before the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield
Supporters and players across football have paid tribute to those affected by the Israel-Gaza war.
The sport fell silent before all of Saturday's Premier League and English Football League fixtures as a mark of respect.
Players, managers and match officials at games across the divisions also wore black armbands.
A period of silence also preceded the day's two WSL matches at Aston Villa and Leicester City.
Earlier this week, Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah called for an end to the fighting.
The Egypt star, who scored twice in his side's win over Everton on Saturday, used his public platform to urge world leaders "to come together to prevent further slaughter of innocent souls".
Israel launched a military campaign in Gaza in response to attacks by Hamas gunmen on Israel on 7 October.
When it announced its plans to mark the loss of life then and in the ensuing conflict, the Premier League said, external it "strongly condemns the horrific and brutal acts of violence against innocent civilians".
It added: "We hope for peace, and our heartfelt sympathies are with the victims, their families and the communities impacted."
The EFL said, external "our collective thoughts are with all the innocent people who have lost their lives, as well as their families, friends and all those in communities impacted" by the conflict.
Salah has called for "world leaders to come together to prevent further slaughter of innocent souls" amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict
At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea and Arsenal players stood in silence
Bournemouth and Wolves players joined the list of those who showed their respects
Leicester City and Manchester City stand together ahead of their WSL game
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