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Eiffel Tower to Remain Closed for Indefinite Period Amid Paris Attacks

David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale led tributes from the world of football after a series of horrifying attacks killed at least 130 people in Paris on Friday.

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A simple drawing that overlays the Eiffel Tower with a peace symbol was widely shared on social media early Saturday, as people following the deadly Paris attacks sought to show their sympathy with the victims.

The Palace of Versailles, the Louvre and other Paris museums opened early Saturday but then closed.

Hummels” national team-mate Ilkay Gundogan also tweeted an image of the Eiffel Tower after arriving back in Germany and said: “We have arrived safely in Germany!

A French policeman assists a blood-covered victim near the Bataclan concert hall following attacks in Paris, France.

It said police would “quickly contact” users looking for missing people.

Almost 130 people were killed and around 100 more are seriously injured after the gun and suicide bomb attacks on Friday night.

Disneyland Paris was also closed to the public in a highly unusual move because of the string of attacks.

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“Quickly find and connect with friends in the area”, a message from the Facebook Safety Check service read.

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