France’s national soccer team returned from Qatar to the acclaim of huge crowds in Paris on Monday, after their heroic defeat to Argentina in the World Cup final, which won them admiration in the country and across the world.
“Thank you Les Bleus,” supporters chanted as the France team greeted them from the balcony of the prestigious Hotel de Crillon, upon returning from Qatar on Monday.
Despite it being a drab and chilly December evening, several thousands had congregated at Paris’ Place de la Concorde, cheering and waving French flags.
Didier Deschamps’ squad lost in the World Cup finals, in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Argentina, that ended in a penalty shootout where Les Bleus were defeated.
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