A bittersweet atmosphere of imminent holidays hung over Miami on Saturday night following France's 6-4 defeat against England in the World Cup third-place play-off. According to media reports from the Hard Rock Stadium, players and staff members of Les Bleus were spotted preparing their departures almost immediately after the final whistle, trading their national jerseys for casual summer attire.
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Subscribe Sekarang →Among those making a quick exit was winger Michael Olise, who was seen wearing a black cap and sandals with his luggage already packed. Based on eyewitness accounts, Olise departed the Miami venue in a specially chartered black mini-van alongside teammate Jean-Philippe Mateta, with whom he shares a close friendship.
Editorial monitoring indicates that a significant portion of the French squad has chosen to remain in the United States to kick off their summer break without delay. Team captain Kylian Mbappé left the stadium surrounded by his inner circle, heading out for a local vacation. Similarly, Ousmane Dembélé and the Hernandez brothers, Théo and Lucas, have opted to stay in Miami, having reportedly rented a holiday home well before the tournament concluded.
Meanwhile, the remaining members of the squad are scheduled to fly back to France immediately. Young talents Warren Zaïre-Emery, Désiré Doué, and Bradley Barcola are among the group returning to Europe, alongside veteran midfielder N'Golo Kanté, who was observed sharing a lengthy conversation with England's Reece James before boarding the official team bus.
The coaching staff is also expected to touch down in Paris within the coming hours. Commenting on the immediate future, France manager Didier Deschamps expressed his desire for privacy and rest after a demanding tournament campaign. "I need to spend time with my loved ones, with my family," Deschamps stated during his post-match media appearance.