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France heroes’ Wags and families arrive for World Cup reception at Elysee Presidential Palace

President Emmanuel Macron will greet them at his official residence in Paris after second World Cup title was delivered by players on Sunday

FRANCE players' Wags and families were in party mood as they arrived at the Elysee Palace in Paris ahead of the team's official reception after winning the World Cup.

Ready to greet a jubilant squad, who had just paraded through the Parisian streets in front of hundreds of thousands of adoring fans, the players' loved ones were met by President Emmanuel Macron at his official residence.

Erika Choperena, wife of striker Antoine Griezmann, arrived with the pair's child
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Erika Choperena, wife of striker Antoine Griezmann, arrived with the pair's childCredit: AFP or licensors
Former Miss France Rachel Legrain-Trapani, girlfriend of right-back Benjamin Pavard, was also in attendance
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Former Miss France Rachel Legrain-Trapani, girlfriend of right-back Benjamin Pavard, was also in attendanceCredit: AFP or licensors
Midfielder Corentin Tolisso's girlfriend Sarah and sister Marine strutted down the red carpet together
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Midfielder Corentin Tolisso's girlfriend Sarah and sister Marine strutted down the red carpet togetherCredit: AFP or licensors

Antoine Griezmann's wife Erika Choperena, along with former Miss France winner Rachel Legrain-Trapani, now dating Benjamin Pavard, were spotted among the guests at the red carpet ceremony.

The players will receive the Legion d'Honneur, France's highest honour, for their triumph, while six Metro stations on the Paris underground were temporarily renamed for the World Cup winners.

President Macron, who was part of the medal ceremony in Moscow, was on hand again to meet the squad.

His jubilant celebrations during the final went viral as he leapt to his feet to celebrate the country's second World Cup win.

France stars land on home soil and party on their open-top bus as thousands gather in Paris for World Cup 2018 winners
President Macron's wife Brigitte also joined the celebrations
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President Macron's wife Brigitte also joined the celebrationsCredit: Reuters
President Macron flew back from Moscow in time to meet the squad again
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President Macron flew back from Moscow in time to meet the squad againCredit: Reuters
The Elysee Palace reception came after the squad had partied through the streets of Paris as fans came in their droves too see the triumphant Les Bleus
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 The Elysee Palace reception came after the squad had partied through the streets of Paris as fans came in their droves too see the triumphant Les BleusCredit: AFP

Tottenham goalkeeper and France captain Hugo Lloris was front and centre of the celebrations, clutching the golden trophy as the squad exited the bus and headed into the palace.

They will be greeted by up to 3,000 guests at the reception, including 1,000 young footballers from local clubs including Bondy, where Kylian Mbappe first began his career.

France World Cup squad led by Paul Pogba sing N’Golo Kante song outside the Elysee Presidential Palace
Paul Pogba lifted the trophy with Brigitte Macron
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Paul Pogba lifted the trophy with Brigitte MacronCredit: AFP or licensors
Deschamps and his captain Lloris were cheered in together
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Deschamps and his captain Lloris were cheered in togetherCredit: AFP or licensors

Midfielder Paul Pogba, who scored France's third goal against Croatia, was also spotted with Brigitte Macron, the president's wife.

Pogba celebrated on the pitch with his family in Moscow, lifting the trophy with his two older brothers and his mother.

Thousands of fans await the arrival of the France’s World Cup winning team at the Champs Elysees
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Standing room only on the Champs-Elysees as the team coach headed towards the palace

France celebrate winning the World Cup and give Didier Deschamps the bumps after beating Croatia in the final

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No expense nor extravagance was spared for the new world championsCredit: AFP
Captain Hugo Lloris kept the famous trophy close as he arrived at the palace
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Captain Hugo Lloris kept the famous trophy close as he arrived at the palaceCredit: AFP or licensors

Didier Deschamps, the head coach, was also a prominent figure, having become just the third man to win the World Cup as both player and manager.

Deschamps, 49, was the winning captain 20 years ago, and joins Germany's Franz Beckenbauer and Mario Zagallo of Brazil on the illustrious list.

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Head coach Didier Deschamps and President Emmanuel Macron were arm in armCredit: Reuters
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