Returning from a sorry runners-up finish in the World Cup finals, the French soccer team embarked on a special flight home on Monday. Despite failing to achieve the feat of defending the title, the team was still greeted by the public and fans with fervor. Numerous fans were eagerly waiting for the team at the airport and a cheer went up as soon as the heroes in their eyes appeared. Kilian Mbabi, who scored a hat-trick in the match, still looked sad and seemed to be upset by the defeat.
When the French team arrived in the country, the airport staff arranged a welcome ceremony for them that was both simple and solemn. Fans held the national flag and warmly welcomed the heroes. Afterwards, the team took a bus straight to the Concorde Square in Paris, where the fans had been waiting for a long time and were excited. According to foreign media reports, there were more than 50,000 fans at the scene. They shouted and sent their best wishes to the national team. Despite the loss of the title defense, the French fans generally believe that the performance of the players is praiseworthy, and can be said to be honored despite the loss.
However, while the fans were excited to see the players, they realized that not all the players were happy with this welcome. Manager Dee Gans led the players in thanking the fans, while players such as Kioté and Kishavin kept waving to the fans with smiles on their faces and interacted frequently. Mbabi, however, was glum and staring blankly throughout the match, as if he was still struggling to get over the loss.
Meanwhile, the media captured a photo of Diggens on a special bus with his head bowed in contemplation, and he may be facing the possibility of resigning from his position as France's head coach. And Schiedam is expected to be the favorite to take over.
