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'We spent a lot of time together off the pitch': Kieran Trippier reveals his BBQ bromance with Antoine Griezmann during his time at Atletico Madrid ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final clash with France

Kieran Trippier was once so close to French forward Antoine Griezmann they used to invite each other round for barbecues.

The two players were together in Spain at Atletico Madrid and lived on a complex favoured by many stars from Diego Simeone's squad.

'We lived in the same area and spent a lot of time together off the pitch,' said Trippier.

The England star and the France forward used to enjoy BBQ's together at their complex

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