Sissoko was an unused substitute in that Maracana clash, but could start in Marseille after coming in on the right wing for France’s 5-2 demolition of Iceland in the quarter-finals.
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Iceland’s squad were given the hero’s welcome they deserved upon returning home from Euro 2016 on Monday.
Take a look at these magical scenes, as seen on RÚV Íþróttir’s Twitter page.
It’s a post-match celebration Iceland’s players have performed ritually with their fans at the Euros and one that has stunned people the world over.
Paul Pogba headed his first goal of the tournament before Antoine Griezmann fed Dimitri Payet to score the third and then made a brilliant chip to become the tournament’s top scorer on four goals.
She attended two Germany matches during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil where they went on to win the title.
France will have the flawless opportunity to avenge their defeat to Germany in the 2014 World Cup when they take on their old foes in the Euro 2016 semi-finals on Thursday, according to star striker Olivier Giroud.
I don’t believe France have a Germany complex, we didn’t have an Italy complex.
An embarrassing exit was on the cards at halftime when France led 4-0. Indeed, France hasn’t beaten the Germans at a major tournament since 1958. They did not have fancy dribblers, quasi-marksman playmakers or killer strikers, but they knew that football essentially does not demand more than a network among 11 players.
“It will be a great match, we have a lot of desire to get our own back for the World Cup”. August Ingi Kristjansson, a 23-year-old who was present in Stade de France on Sunday, said: “They react with pride even after defeat”.
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The Iceland defense was breached easily in the 12th minute when Blaise Matuidi lofted over a high pass into the path of the advancing Giroud, who clinically shot through the legs of goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson. But we have the home advantage.
