The France team was welcomed by thousands of French supporters, Place de la Concorde on Monday, the day after the World Cup final lost to Argentina.
23:53 – Didier Deschamps, a future still unclear
[Fin du direct] After the big disappointment of the lost final, it is already time for the assessment and the projection. The future of Didier Deschamps tends towards maintaining the head of the Blues, the wish of Noël Le Graët, but also of President Emmanuel Macron. Asked after the final, the coach of the Blues did not want to answer the question. This evening, the French technician especially wanted to take advantage of the atmosphere of the 50,000 French supporters without mentioning his personal case.
23:34 – French players resting
The tricolor players will benefit from ten days of rest before returning to their respective clubs. The time is currently at rest for the finalists of the world before playing a second part of the season at stake.
23:15 – The Ministry of the Interior congratulates the Blues
On Twitter, the Ministry of the Interior and Overseas France congratulated the Blues and noted that the French were “many to come to congratulate them at Place de la Concorde”. He also thanked the “1940 police officers and gendarmes mobilized” during this evening of celebrations.
22:56 – The players of the France team have found a smile
Despite the defeat in the World Cup final against Argentina (3-3, 2-4 pens), Didier Deschamps’ players were able to count on French supporters to cheer them up. They were greeted and applauded for a long time by the crowd gathered at Place de la Concorde.
22:39 – Nearly 50,000 supporters welcomed the Blues
According to BFM TV, who quotes a police source, nearly 50,000 supporters attended the return of the Blues, place de la Concorde, after the final lost against Argentina. A large crowd which resulted in a beautiful communion between players and supporters, this evening, with in particular songs and flags which gave a smile to the men of Didier Deschamps.
10:28 p.m. – Place de la Concorde is gradually emptying
Place de la Concorde is slowly starting to empty after this moment of sharing between the French team and its public. Some days the French team stayed on the balcony of the Hôtel de Crillon to greet their supporters one last time.
22:17 – Marcus Thuram evokes the continuation for the France team
Marcus Thuram has thanked the French public for their support during the World Cup. “Frankly, it’s magnificent, it warms the heart. It’s just happiness to have been able to make these people proud. We wanted to see them when we returned from Doha because it’s the minimum of things”, said he assured. “It’s always a bit complicated to forget the defeat but we know that we gave everything. Before the World Cup there will be a Euro and we all want to progress. I hope that we will do great things together “, added the striker of the Blues.
10:04 p.m. – The Blues return to the Hôtel de Crillon
After several minutes of communion with the supporters, the French players return to the Hôtel de Crillon. The emotion is still strong among fans of the Blues.
9:55 p.m. – Olivier Giroud’s first reaction
After the final lost against Argentina, Olivier Giroud spoke on TF1. “It’s great because the outcome is cruel but the French people supported us. […] It’s only happiness to live these moments. We’re going to have a big hug and go on vacation to recharge the batteries because there’s a season to end. It’s always difficult to leave a group with which we spent a month and a half. We are like a family, like brothers,” said the French striker.
21:54 – Communion between the public and the players
Les Bleus fans started a clapping in honor of the French players. Olivier Giroud and Antoine Griezmann greet the supporters with great gestures.
9:50 p.m. – Adrien Rabiot thanks the supporters for their “support”
Adrien Rabiot thanked the supporters of the France team, at the microphone of TF1. “We know that we have been pushed, supported everywhere in France. To be able to come to commune, to say thank you, to congratulate the supporters and to vibrate together, it is something unique”, he said. “It’s wonderful that people are here to welcome us. It’s great. We didn’t win, but all these people have been waiting for us in the cold here for hours. Thanks to them for the support,” he said. he adds.
9:46 p.m. – The cheering crowd to thank the Blues
All the players applaud the French supporters who have come to congratulate them, place de la Concorde. Smoke bombs and even fireworks were set off by fans. The atmosphere is festive around the Blues.
21:39 – The Blues greet the French supporters
Hugo Lloris and Didier Deschamps go out first to greet the crowd on the terrace of the Hôtel de Crillon. The rest of the players joined in to thank the audience.
21:38 – “A little comfort” for Hugo Lloris
“After the pain of yesterday, a little comfort”, commented Hugo Lloris at the microphone of TF1. “The most important thing is the recognition of these supporters, it comforts us a little bit, even if as athletes, we would have liked to bring this Cup back to France once again. It’s nice to see so many people” , he rejoiced. “There is pride in having given everything. We have remained united, united. I think that the French have recognized themselves through these values. We must make this last over time for the next Euro”, a- he assured.
21:34 – The first words of Didier Deschamps
Before appearing in front of the supporters, the coach of the Blues spoke from the Hôtel de Crillon. “It is our duty to thank all those French people who have supported us, who have given this group a lot of strength,” he said. “The last note is cruel, it hurts, but we must not forget all that this group was able to do in this competition while having a lot of difficulties before and during”, he added to the microphone of TF1. . “This in no way takes away from the course, the state of mind, the image given by the players. Seeing a group that exudes strength, unity, is a very good thing for French football. “
9:29 p.m. – The atmosphere rises at Place de la Concorde
Place de la Concorde, the atmosphere gradually rises. Singing “Freed from Desire” followed by “Bring the cup home” and a first Marseillaise, the supporters gave voice as the coach of the Blues arrived on site.
9:19 p.m. – The Blues have arrived at Place de la Concorde
After circulating in the streets of Paris, the bus of the France team arrived at its destination under the congratulations of the supporters who are very numerous to want to thank the Blues after their course in the World Cup.
9:16 p.m. – Les Bleus applauded in Paris
On the route of the Les Bleus coach, many French supporters took their places along the sidewalks to applaud and thank the players of the French team before their arrival on the Place de la Concorde.
21:09 – The Blues greet the French supporters
Hugo Lloris and Didier Deschamps go out first to greet the crowd on the terrace of the Hôtel de Crillon. The rest of the players joined in to thank the audience.
21:04 – More than 10,000 French supporters await the Blues
According to the police headquarters, at least 10,000 supporters of the France team are present around the Place de la Concorde and await the arrival of the Blues around 9 p.m. on the terrace of the Hôtel de Crillon.
20:47 – Several thousand supporters of the French team on the Place de la Concorde
Place de la Concorde gradually fills up before the arrival of the Blues on the terrace of the Hôtel du Crillon. Several thousand supporters of the France team are now waiting for Didier Deschamps’ players, according to BFM TV. The welcome promises to match the course of the EDF players.
20:39 – The Blues have left Roissy – Charles de Gaulle airport
On leaving the plane, the Blues took their place in their bus. The tricolor group has now taken the direction of the Place de la Concorde where thousands of French supporters are waiting for them.
20:23 – Players and staff on the tarmac
Hugo Lloris and Didier Deschamps get off the plane first, followed closely by Kylian Mbappé, top scorer of the 2022 World Cup and all the players of the France team.
8:15 p.m. – A start of the event around 9 p.m.
The Blues are going to show up in Paris this evening in front of the French supporters but it is the Place de la Concorde which will welcome them, preferring to reserve the Avenue des Champs-Elysées for victorious returns. The French football federation, after confirming the arrival of the France team in Paris, indicated that the players will be in place around 9 p.m.
19:59 – The plane of the France team has just landed
The players of the France team landed a few minutes ago at Roissy – Charles-de-Gaulle airport. They will then take the direction of the Place de la Concorde, in Paris, contrary to the assertions of the president of the French Football Federation, Noël le Graët, who had ruled out the organization of such an event in the morning.
From number 1 Hugo Lloris to number 26 Marcus Thuram, here is the list of Blues taken by Didier Deschamps to Qatar for this World Cup. Discover the latest news on each of the players of the France team by clicking on their profile.
Among Didier Deschamps’ selection for the 2022 World Cup, several players broke records during the competition and stood out. Hugo Lloris obtained the new record for the number of selections under the tricolor banner with 144 selections. Olivier Giroud for his part became the top scorer for the France team, ahead of Thierry Henry, with 53 goals, including 4 scored during the 2022 World Cup. Finally, Kylian Mbappé won the trophy for the top scorer of the World Cup with eight achievements including three in the final against Argentina.