Antoine Griezmann issued a spurring group speak at half-time of France’s 2-1 win over England within the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
The French star was in imperious kind on Saturday night, being the chief creator of the majority of Les Bleus’ notable alternatives from his new attacking midfield function.
Griezmann would create the profitable purpose – scored by Olivier Giroud – with a implausible cross from the left flank within the second half, however earlier than that he additionally offered some motivation for his teammates within the dressing room too.
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According L’Equipe, the 31-year-old said the next to his teammates: “We may never play for a World Cup semi-final again – we all want to live it. We can’t go home tonight guys, we have to do more.”
While Les Bleus would the truth is lose their first half lead within the 54th minute courtesy of a Harry Kane penalty earlier than retaking the lead within the 78th minute, after which watch Kane miss a second penalty shorty after.
The holders will now face off towards Morocco – the primary African nation to ever attain the ultimate 4 – within the semi finals of the competitors.
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