Half an hour later, Ma'el received a green armband engraved with a 'C' before going on the field. He wore it on his left arm and felt a sense of weight.
This was his first time wearing the captain's armband, which symbolized honor and also responsibility.
Now that he's wearing it and has become the team's captain, he must lead the team to victory!
"Beep beep!"
The whistle to enter the field sounded, and he led the way holding a small mascot's hand, followed by the goalkeeper Lori, and then the rest of the France team members.
In the first half, they set up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Giroud and Benzema at the center-forward positions. He was the left midfielder, Nasri was the right midfielder, and Yohan Cabaye and Menez in the middle.
On the defensive line, the left-back was Klich, the center-back pairing was Koscielny and Meks, and on the right was Sagna.
