Nigerian music sensation Davido expressed heartfelt appreciation after receiving a luxurious Rolex wristwatch from Barcelona forward, Memphis Depay.

The generous exchange took place during a star-studded event in Spain, where Davido mingled with football stars like Paul Pogba, Antoine Griezmann, Neymar, and American singer Chris Brown to celebrate Depay’s birthday extravagantly.

Sharing his gratitude on his Instagram story on February 14, 2024, Davido posted a snapshot capturing the moment of exchange and a warm embrace with Depay. In his heartfelt message, he conveyed surprise and gratitude for the unexpected gesture, saying, “Nigga bought me a @rolex on his own birthday!!! I never receive gifts. I’ve always been the one to gift Pple! I love and appreciate you @memphisdepay… also lemme get some of that hair Lool.”

Love the bromance between Memphis Depay and Davido.

Rich people deserve gifts too. pic.twitter.com/RrkMN62zdf

— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) February 14, 2024

Davido’s response not only underscores the significance of Depay’s generous gesture but also illuminates the depth of their friendship.

This heartfelt exchange serves as a testament to the strong bonds formed among these global icons, reinforcing their connections beyond the domains of music and sports.

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Antoine Griezmann has hailed three Germany players ahead of France’s meeting with their beleaguered European rivals.

Prior to the match between the two teams on Tuesday, Griezmann took the opportunity to praise three members of the opposition’s team. The statements come in the midst of a crisis in Germany, where Hansi Flick was fired following a 4-1 thrashing against Japan. They have fallen to Poland and Colombia in addition to losing their last three games.

Per Sport journalist Patrick Berger, Griezmann said: “I really liked the player Wirtz, I think his name is Wirtz. I think it’s great how he played. I also really like Kimmich. He is a bit the general of the German team. He does everything well. He can play on the right, play on the six. He’s a leader.

“Leroy Sané is also good. Even if he has ups and downs, he is a great attacker. He always wants to put the opponent under pressure.”

Griezmann is one of the most experienced players of the French squad, having played 122 times for his country and scoring 43 goals. If he plays against Germany, he will tie Arsenal icon Thierry Henry for the fourth-most capped French player of all time.

The world champions will face Germany in a friendly on Tuesday.

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Didier Deschamps has chosen Kylian Mbappe the new captain of the French national team and Antoine Griezmann (32) the vice-captain ahead of their Euro 2024 qualifying matches.

Hugo Lloris, the former captain of Les Bleus, retired from international football after the 2022 World Cup, and Deschamps was entrusted with replacing him. ESPN,reports that the manager told the French team Monday night that Mbappe will wear the captain’s armband.

The superstar of Paris Saint-Germain, who had 36 goals in 66 international games, was named the new captain of France on Tuesday after Deschamps made his choice known in an interview with Telefoot.

“Kylian Mbappe is the new captain of the Blues. Antoine Griezmann is the vice-captain,” he said. “Kylian meets all the boxes to have this responsibility. On the field as in group life, by being a unifying element.”

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Before informing the rest of the team of his decision, Deschamps reportedly talked with Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann on Monday at Clairefontaine, the training facility for the French team.

Mbappe has previously captained France once, against Denmark, in a Nations League match in September.

He will now be one of the youngest captains in Les Bleus history, with Deschamps sure that the 24-year-old has grown enough to lead the team following his spectacular performance at the 2022 World Cup.

Lloris served as France’s captain for 14 years, from 2008 to 2022, making him one of the country’s longest-serving captains.

In a 2024 European Championship qualifying match on Friday at the Stadium de France against the Netherlands, Mbappe’s tenure as France’s national team captain and Antoine Griezmann the vice-captain will begin.

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Antoine Griezmann has acknowledged that the abuse he got from Atletico Madrid fans following his move to Barcelona was something he “deserved.”

The French international famously announced his decision to snub a transfer to Barcelona and stay at Atletico after months of speculation in the summer of 2018, however, a year later, the Blaugrana met his whole €120 million (£107 million/$134 million) release clause to wrest him away from Wanda Metropolitano.

Atletico fans were incensed by the transfer, but Griezmann ultimately returned to the city in 2021 on a two-year loan after underwhelming at Camp Nou. The deal also included a €40 million (£35 million/$40 million) purchase option that would be activated if he played at least 45 minutes in half of Atletico’s games this season.

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When he first rejoined Diego Simeone’s squad, the home fans booed and whistled at him. Nevertheless, after his move was declared permanent in October, he begged for forgiveness and now says he “earned” the hostile reaction.

 “It [the Barcelona transfer] did a lot of damage to the fans. They gave me everything and in the end I left because that’s what I wanted, what I needed. I as a fan would also have been very angry. It’s what I deserved,” Griezmann told Movistar.

“I became very humble and I worked to try to change that. Those who know me know that I need this relationship with the fans, I need their love, your support to perform at the highest level.”

Griezmann has been able to win over the Atletico supporters once more and there is no more animosity between them thanks to his solid on-field performances. In 33 games in all competitions this season, he has been one of their top players with eight goals and 10 assists.

The forward will hope to find the net when Atletico host Sevilla on Saturday in their next La Liga encounter.

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Diego Simeone has applauded Antoine Griezmann for putting on a succession of strong performances for France at the 2022 World Cup, proving his critics wrong.

The France international was a key playmaker in Qatar, helping Didier Deschamp’s team get to back-to-back World Cup finals.

Throughout the competition, he assisted three goals, notably Olivier Giroud’s decisive goal against England in the quarterfinals, with a magnificent cross he provided for Kylian Mbappe.

Simeone has never questioned Griezmann’s involvement and believes his performances in Qatar hushed his critics.

Griezmann was criticized for his Atletico Madrid performances in the first part of the season because it was implied he wasn’t giving everything he had.

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“You have to go back and remember seven days before the World Cup, how he played in the first game [in the Copa del Rey] we had. He did it with the same dedication, the same commitment,” The Atletico boss has told reporters.

“Antoine always wanted to be here. He regained the affection of the fans; [on] the field [he] speaks, and it is a good image for his teammates, wanting them to reach an important level. He is an extraordinary player despite the fact that many, many, thought otherwise.”

Griezmann has recorded six goals and eight assists in 23 appearances for Atletico this season despite being forced to accept a bench role before sealing a permanent return to the club from Barcelona in October.

Three of those assists have come in Atletico’s last two matches, including their 2-0 win over Oviedo in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.

The French forward will be eager to give his all against his former club Barcelona in a vital La Liga match at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday.

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On Sunday afternoon at the Lusail Iconic Stadium, Argentina and the defending champions France will face off in a tantalizing final in the title match of a glittering World Cup 2022 tournament.

Following a 2-0 victory over African trailblazers Morocco in the semifinals, Les Bleus will take the field on the Lusail pitch as the first participants in the final in 24 years.

In the meantime, Croatia was denied a repeat appearance in the title event by Lionel Scaloni’s team with a 3-0 victory in the final four, and it’s not surprise that attention has been concentrated on one player in the lead-up to the game.

The matchup between Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain will always be promoted as the major event, despite Antoine Griezmann’s all-action attempts. After Brazil’s quarterfinal departure, the feted stars of the past, present, and future (as well as the current) triumphed. Qatar Sports Investment, who also happens to control PSG, hedged their bets with a third superstar forward.

Both Messi and Mbappe have five goals as they compete for the Golden Boot, but Messi is enjoying a statistically stronger tournament with three assists to Mbappe’s two, giving him the tiny advantage.

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Marcos Acuna and Gonzalo Montiel are now again at Scaloni’s disposal after being given their second bookings of the tournament against the Netherlands and being forced to witness the semi-final from the suspension step.

While Lisandro Martinez, much to the dismay of Manchester United fans, is once again limited to substitute minutes, Montiel is fighting an uphill battle to replace Nahuel Molina on the right, and Acuna can confidently step in to replace Nicolas Tagliafico in what will likely be a four-man backline.

The only injury concern for La Albiceleste should be Alejandro Gomez, who is still recovering from an ankle sprain and may only be able to sit on the bench. Hearts were in mouths when Messi was spotted giving his hamstring a once-over in the semifinals.

There is no reason to believe that the seasoned attacker won’t be able to start the game, where he should secure the record for most World Cup appearances with 26. With a slight change in formation, Angel Di Maria, who is nearing the end of his international career, might join the experienced attacker.

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The hot-headed Leandro Paredes would be the unfortunate name to make way if Di Maria can prove his fitness in time, as Paulo Dybala and Lautaro Martinez aim to improve their output as impact substitutes once more.

Dayot Upamecano and Adrien Rabiot were the next casualties in the France camp due to the continual air conditioning in Qatar, and Kingsley Coman also felt unwell ahead to the semi-finals.

The first XI should consider applications from Rabiot and Upamecano who are reportedly feeling better. However, Deschamps has a bigger problem at the back. The former can expect to replace Youssouf Fofana in the midfield right away.

Although Konate, who played against Morocco, rightfully received good acclaim, Deschamps will still be expected to use Upamecano again in his tried-and-true system, and Coman, who missed training on Thursday, was never going to challenge for a starting position anyhow.

Theo Hernandez suffered a pair of knee injuries against Morocco, but his spot in the starting lineup for the final is not likely to be jeopardized, while Kylian Mbappe will renew his solo struggle with fellow five-goal sensation Messi for the Golden Boot.

If his aggressive efforts are successful, the 23-year-old would become the youngest player to score in more than one World Cup final, and he will be aided by creator-in-chief Antoine Griezmann, who has created a tournament-high 21 chances for his teammates thus far.

• Possible Lineup:

Argentina possible starting lineup:
E. Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuna; De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Di Maria, Messi, Alvarez

France possible starting lineup:
Lloris; Kounde, Varane, Upamecano, T. Hernandez; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembele, Griezmann, Mbappe; Giroud

• Score prediction:

Prediction: Argentina 1-2 France

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Antoine Griezmann is set and ready for the “totally different proposition” Lionel Messi poses after inspiring France to another World Cup final.

Griezmann put on a man-of-the-match performance as defending champions France defeated Morocco 2-0 to halt their remarkable run to the final, setting up a matchup with Argentina on Sunday.

Recall, Deschamps‘ hand was forced after Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante suffered injuries before to the World Cup.

The world champions reportedly turned to Griezmann out of desperation to fill the void left by two stars of their victory in Russia four years prior. It was advertised as a gamble, but it ended up being brilliant.

The 31-year-old is adamant that France will be ready to defend their title against Messi and co, and he says they will start developing a strategy right away on Thursday.

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“Any team with Messi in is a totally different proposition,” Griezmann told his post-match press conference. “We’ve seen practically all of the matches at this World Cup, we’ve seen Argentina play, we know how they play, they are a difficult team to play and team who are on top form.

“Of course, there isn’t only Messi, they have a strong side around him, so we know it’s going to be a tough game. We know they are going to have a lot of support from the crowd. So, we going to get to work tomorrow, talk about it, see what to focus on and where we can hurt them and defend against them. We will be well prepared.”

Griezmann was the player on the field who produced twice as many chances against Morocco as any other player, and his brilliant turn in behind helped pave the way for Theo Hernandez’s goal.

But his consistent defensive prowess was just as important; he managed to keep Morocco at a distance with three clearances, two tackles, and two interceptions.

Obviously, the lead-up to Sunday’s World Cup final will be dominated by Mbappe and Lionel Messi. Griezmann’s hands will be all over it once more, albeit under a different form, if France is to keep the title that it helped Russia win.

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Before their World Cup quarterfinal matchup against France, Luke Shaw cautioned England that it would be “naive” of them to concentrate on stopping Kylian Mbappe.

Mbappe has been the tournament’s star performer and is now in the lead for the Golden Boot with five goals through four games, coupled with two assists for good measure.

Although Shaw has warned his England teammates that France is the current world champions for a reason—they are more than just a one-man show—despite being the game’s clear danger man.

“Obviously after his performance (against Poland) there’s going to be even more chat about him but we know he’s a world-class player,” Shaw said. “I think it would be very naive of us to focus purely on him. They’re reigning world champions for a reason and we need to focus on them as a whole team.

“They have brilliant players over the whole pitch so we’re not going to fully focus on him, but it’s an amazing tie to be involved in and that’s why we’re here.”

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Alongside Mbappe, France has relied on excellent performances from Antoine Griezmann, Adrien Rabiot and Olivier Giroud, the latter of whom has overtaken Thierry Henry to become the leading scorer in the history of the national team.

“It’s obviously not going to be easy. They are reigning world champions and they are that for a reason,” Shaw continued. “It will be a very tough game and mentally we have to be ready and focused because we have to be at 100% to win this game and we know that.”

The Man Utd left-back added: “It’s been an amazing tournament, an unbelievable one to watch and it shows no game is easy.

“We always speak before about the favourites and this and that and when you come to a World Cup it’s always different – the atmosphere, the game, the heat.

“It’s all things you need to get used to and I think you’ve seen with a couple of the big names you maybe think should be through are not and that shows we’re obviously doing the right things at the moment, but I think we need to step up another level because France are a very good team.”

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FIFA rejected France’s appeal about the outcome of their World Cup match versus Tunisia.

The protest was filed following their last group match against Tunisia, which the North African team won 1-0 on the strength of a goal from Wahbi Khazri.

It was a game that ended in controversy, though, with substitute Antoine Griezmann believing he had scored an equaliser in the 99th minute.

A long delay followed, and the referee allowed Tunisia to kick off again, only for VAR to intervene and disallow the goal for offside.

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That incensed the French and they lodged an appeal, claiming a breach in VAR protocol had occurred in disallowing a goal after play had restarted with a kick-off.

The French Football Federation (FFF) asked FIFA to allow the goal and have the result changed to a 1-1 draw, but it has been rejected out of hand.

“The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has dismissed the protest submitted by the French Football Association in relation to the Tunisia v. France FIFA World Cup match played on 30 November,” a short FIFA statement read.

Despite the fact that the episode sparked debate, it had little effect on the group. France advanced as group champions, while Tunisia was eliminated from the competition.

The outcome had no bearing on Australia or Denmark, with the Socceroos finishing second and qualifying for the last 16. On Saturday evening, they were defeated 2-1 by Argentina.

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