Image copyright Reuters Image caption France’s train Didier Deschamps celebrates along with his workforce, 20 years after he led France to victory as captain
France’s effective soccer World Cup crew is to obtain their country’s absolute best accolade, the Légion d’Honneur, the French presidency has announced.
France defeated Croatia 4-2 in the final in Moscow on Sunday – the country’s 2nd Global Cup in two decades.
Crowds of fanatics amassed at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport on Monday to offer the group a hero’s welcome.
The avid gamers will probably be honoured with a parade at the Champs Elysees and a presidential reception.
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