FRANCE stars reacted in bizarre fashion as Ousmane Dembele picked up his Player of the Match award after beating Portugal.
A drab match ended 0-0 after extra-time with France progressing 5-4 on penalties.
Dembele converted his spot-kick and was later named Player of the Match, leading to jubilant scenes on the touchline.
The Paris Saint-Germain star was surrounded by his team-mates as he collected his trophy.
France players started roaring with delight as Antoine Griezmann applauded Dembele’s efforts.
Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni then bizarrely began stroking his team-mate’s face, leading Dembele to swat him away.
Marcus Thuram then filled up his Player of the Match trophy with water, and Dembele took a drink before swirling the gong above his head, sparking cheers.
Fans found the whole affair rather bizarre, with one reacting saying: “Thuram is always a nuisance”
Another added: “This is why I love the French national team”
A third wrote: “Friendship FC always wins.”
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And another commented: “This is the energy I need to celebrate every little win.”
France will take on Spain in the semi-final but their performance led to criticism from Rio Ferdinand, who suggested manager Didier Deschamps was too cautious in his approach.
