In the wake of the November terrorist atrocities supporters were keen to be positive and the French team responded with an uplifting display in their 4-2 winIn Frances moment of tragedy,when the national team were caught up in the Paris atrocities final November, Didier Deschamps spoke of the power of sport to unite, or to send out positive messages. Back at their domestic stadium to play for the first time at the Stade de France since those harrowing events,the players and crowd came together to do exactly that.
Les Bleus cherished an evening of outstanding, liberating, and exquisite attacking football. Just to feel glad again in that environment was meaningful in itself,but the added significance came with the pure sporting message. This France team possess an abundance of talent, and the desire for the players to showcase it beat loud and clear as Russia, or straining to withstand a masterclass of forward play,were beaten 4-2.
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Source: theguardian.com