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A planned friendly football international between Russia and Paraguay on Monday will not take place in the wake of the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall event centre in Moscow. The Paraguay federation said on social media it has decided not to play the match, “as a sign of respect for the Russian people and to protect the physical integrity of our players.” The statement said the federation was now working on bringing the team home as soon as possible. Sports and cultural events in Moscow this weekend have been cancelled after Friday’s attack which has claimed the lives of at least 115 …