Bordeaux, July 2: Italian footballers will wear black armbands during their Euro quarter-final against reigning world champions Germany on Saturday as a mark of solidarity with the people of Bangladesh, after Fridayâ€™s terrorist attack.

At least 20 foreigners, including some Italian citizens in Dhaka were killed by Islamic State militants at a Bangladesh cafe.

â€œThe build-up to Italyâ€™s Euro 2016 quarter-final against Germany at the Stade de Bordeaux this evening has been overshadowed by the tragic deaths of the victims of yesterdayâ€™s terrorist attack in Bangladesh which also included some Italian citizens,â€ said a release on the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio website.

â€œThe Italian federation, the Italy national team and everyone involved with the Italy football set-up would like to extend their condolences to the victimsâ€™ families and to the entire country.â€

â€œIn view of this, UEFA has accepted the FIGCâ€™s request for the Azzurri players to wear black armbands during the match against Germany as a sign of solidarity at this difficult time,â€ the statement added.

Italian footballers to wear black armbands against Germany