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World Cup - Round of 16 - France vs Argentina - Kazan Arena, Kazan, Russia - June 30, 2018 France's Antoine Griezmann scores their first goal from the penalty spot REUTERS
Uruguay’s players urged France forward Antoine Griezmann on Monday to remember his links and affection for their country ahead of Friday’s World Cup quarter-final.
The Frenchman plays with Uruguayan defenders Jose Gimenez and Diego Godin at Atletico Madrid, met them at Madrid airport in a Uruguayan shirt when they sealed qualification for Russia, and even enjoys the ‘mate’ tea loved by the South Americans.
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