France, Nov. 13 -- "We will try to pay tribute to all these people, both during the day and during the match by trying to put smiles on the faces of those who come to the stadium, even though we know it is not a happy day," said the 26-year-old Real Madrid striker on the eve of the clash against Ukraine.

"We want to make the French people understand that despite the fact that World Cup qualification is at stake, there are far more important things.

"And commemorating this day, which is unfortunately historic, is one of them. We are not disconnected from that. So we wanted to spare a thought for all French men and women."

A vigil will be held at the Place de la Republique in Paris, less than a kilometre away from theBataclan concert hal...