In L'Equipe, striker Antoine Griezmann shared the ambition of France in the UEFA Nation League and the effect of the World Cup. Griezmann insists he and his teammates will "not fall asleep on victory".
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Antoine Griezmann: "France will not sleep on the win"
L'Equipe: Hi Antoine, how are you feeling when you come back to Clairefontaine this time?
- Antoine Griezmann: It's special. We are all very happy. Normally, we check in and say hello to each other, but this time we are hugs. I did not know that the FFF (French Football Federation) posted a video about Benjamin Lecomte's team on Twitter for the first time. We greeted him the same way he sang after every victory in Russia. If FFF does not post, I will "steal" this video to post on my personal page ...
What is the role of coach Didier Deschamps?
- Dede (Nickname Deschamps) is really cool. He is a decisive person. No one dares to believe that Dede will use Bejamin Pavard and Lucas Hernandez in the 2018 World Cup. But Dede looked at their attributes and helped the French team to work better through each match. He also always aroused the belief, the desire to win the players. Dede is the most important bridge.
- To the UEFA Nations League this time, what is the goal of France?
- We always aim to win each match. Climbing to the top of the glory then, maintaining that position is even more difficult. That forced Les Bleus to do more.
Are not you the world champion?
- The 2018 World Cup championship gives us a lot of confidence, but France will not sleep on the win. At the moment, we are like every other team: step by step conquer new heights.
2018 is the most successful year of his career?
- Yes, I think so. This is the most successful year. For years I scored more, but this year I won more important titles. That is the best.
When FIFA publishes the shortlist for The Best 2018, no French player is in Top 3. What do you think? Strange and unfortunate?
- Yes. FIFA held the World Cup, right? We won the league and none of the French players were nominated in the Top 3. That was their choice, but obviously everyone was surprised at this.
With many players, France Football's Golden Ball is the most important. Do you think?
- Yes so do I. In 2016, I was in third place after losing two finals. This year, I won three titles (Europa League, World Cup and European Super Cup). And I will do my best on the pitch next time. I want to believe I will be in the top 3 of the 2018 Golden Ball.
And winning the Champions League with Atletico is his next target?
- Yes, I long for that.
Apparently he played a very important role in Atletico's transfer policy this summer?
- I feel the most important thing is that this club has shown me love for me. And the team leader made extraordinary efforts to own quality squad.
Thank you and wish you more success!
Formula of the UEFA Nations League
The UEFA Nations League consists of 55 teams, divided into four groups. There are 12 teams in League A and B, 15 teams in League C and 16 teams in League D. Each team is divided into four groups (total of 16), playing in the form of home and away. In EURO 2020, in addition to 20 tickets directly determined through qualifying, also set aside 4 play-off tickets. These tickets will go through the Nations League to determine. Specifically, 16 of the top 16 National League matches will have four playoffs. In particular, each play-off ticket is for one class. In the case of leading teams in the Nations League having tickets directly to the UEFA EURO 2020, the playoffs will be pushed down to the second or lower team.
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