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Minute's silence in Paris

Wednesday, 26 March, 2008 

There will be a minute's silence prior to the friendly in Paris, in tribute to French commentator Thierry Gilardi.

France v England
International Friendly
8pm, Wednesday 26 March 2008
Stade de France, Paris
Live on Sky Sports

There will be a minute's silence at the Stade de France before England's friendly with France, in tribute to TF1 commentator Thierry Gilardi who died of a heart attack on Tuesday.

A famous and passionate voice for French sport, Gilardi was due to commentate on the match on Wednesday evening for French television channel TF1.

A popular figure in France, Gilardi has enjoyed a lengthy career across a number of different sports and covered the Rugby World Cup - held in France - last year.