'There is a popular fervour behind them' Fearless Morocco will face defending champions France in FIFAWorldCup semi-final, with history at stake for both MAR and FRA
France skipper Hugo Lloris says Romain Saiss' team"have lots of quality on the field and undoubtedly off it too, in terms of cohesion and team spirit."
Defending champions France know victory against surprise package Morocco on Wednesday would leave them just one win away from becoming the first team in 60 years to successfully defend the trophy. "When a team is capable of beating Belgium, Spain and Portugal, and finish top of their group, it is because they have lots of quality on the field and undoubtedly off it too, in terms of cohesion and team spirit," Lloris said.
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