After France eliminated Portugal through penalty kicks and successfully advanced to the semi-finals of the UEFA Euro Cup, France's new star midfielder Chouameni was interviewed by the media. In the interview, he expressed his respect for his teammates and seniors, and looked forward to the future of the game.
Chouamene began by paying tribute to legendary German midfielder Kroos: "What can I say? Thank you very much for everything Kroos has done. He is a player I respect very much and it was an honor to play with one of the best midfielders in the world. I'm sure I'll see him again in Madrid in the coming days and continue to learn from him and improve together."
Chouamene then gave praise to France's goalkeeper Meignan: "He was incredible! Meignan was amazing, he is one of the best players in the world. During the game, our defense did a great job, but when our opponents managed to break through, Meignan was always able to step up and change the game with his great saves. His presence gives us more peace of mind during the game."
Speaking about one of the key moments of the match - Mouani's one-touch chance - Chouamene said, "That one-touch chance did bear some resemblance to the action in the 2022 World Cup final, but that's in the past. The game against Argentina is history and we won't think about it anymore. Now, we need to focus on the next games and try to get more honors for France."
