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Griezmann ready for 'emotional' World Cup clash against daughter's godfather Godin

The pair enjoy a tight bond on and off the field, but they will be rivals on Friday in the tournament's first quarter final

Antoine Griezmann says it will be "very emotional" to face Diego Godin in a World Cup quarter-final - as his Atletico Madrid team-mate is godfather to his youngest daughter.

Griezmann scored from the penalty spot as France beat Argentina 4-3, with Uruguay edging past Portugal 2-1 later on Saturday to set up the last-eight clash at Russia 2018.

Godin and another Atletico player, Jose Gimenez, have formed the meanest defence at the finals, conceding just once in seven matches this year.