'Merci Antoine!

Antoine Griezmann given hero’s welcome as he celebrates France’s World Cup triumph in hometown of Macon

More than 2,000 fans turned out to celebrate with Griezmann, his wife Erika Choperena and daughter Mia

FRANCE World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann enjoyed a hero’s welcome home after firing France to World Cup glory.

The Atletico Madrid ace, along with teenage whizzkid Kylian Mbappe, helped fire Les Bleus to a dramatic final win over Croatia

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Antoine Griezmann bring football home in Macon

The Manchester United and Barcelona transfer target arrived in his hometown of Macon to be greeted by 2,000 proud neighbours.

The forward was joined by his partner and his daughter Mia, as well as his parents who can claim some credit for the Russia 2018 win.

Griezmann fired home a controversial penalty in the Moscow showpiece after the referee consulted VAR.

The young and multicultural France team have been posting inspiring videos from their dressing room, filmed before and after the 4-2 triumph.

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Griezmann celebrated with his trademark Fortnite routine

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A banner thanked Griezmann and the rest of the French team

Paul Pogba gave a rousing speech before goalkeeper Hugo Lloris led the side out to victory.

And the Man United star helped lead the post-match party with a song namechecking all the players, accompanied with a drum beat bashed out on a kit box.

Griezmann has committed his future to Atletico Madrid and flirting with Jose Mourinho and Old Trafford, before refusing the chance to link up with Pogba for club, as well as country.

Antoine Griezmann cries as France win World Cup 2018

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Griezmann netted a penalty in France’s 4-2 win over Croatia

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Around 2,000 fans turned out to celebrate in Macon
World Cup star Paul Pogba tries to master rainbow flick skill against Antoine Griezmann in France training
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