World Cup 2018 Squad cheered defender

Griezmann: Footballers do not come out because they are afraid

Didier Deschamps urged his France national team players to congratulate Raphael Varane on his recent Champions League triumph, with Antoine Griezmann unwilling to take part in the applause.

Two days after winning the major European trophy the Real Madrid defender joined his national squad teammates for the preparation of World Cup qualifiers and the 48-year-old coach prepared a warm greeting for Varane.

While his teammates burst into applause upon his arrival, the Atletico Madrid forward didn't join the cheers.

Les Bleus will travel to Stockholm to face Sweden on June 9, before playing a friendly match against England on June 13.