NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (Reuters) - Uruguay's players urged France forward Antoine Griezmann on Monday to remember his links and affection for their country ahead of Friday's World Cup quarter-final.
The Frenchman plays with Uruguayan defenders Jose Gimenez and Diego Godin at Atletico Madrid, met them at Madrid airport in a Uruguayan shirt when they sealed qualification for Russia, and even enjoys the 'mate' tea loved by the South Americans.
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