According to media reports, after the French team arrived at their FIFA World Cup base camp, the Four Seasons Hotel Boston, they found their rooms decorated with French elements and gifts prepared. Local team jerseys, including those of the Celtics and Patriots football team, were also among the gifts.
When the French team checked into the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Boston, nearly 200 fans were already waiting at the entrance. The players posed for photos and signed autographs, with Mbappé being the last to appear. Rabiot said: "If it's like this every time, at every stadium, that would be great."
In a new video released by the French Football Federation on Thursday morning, some players visited their suites. This will be their base camp during the FIFA World Cup group stage.
"The room is cool," Kounde said as he entered the first room of his suite. After seeing his portrait printed on the door, the Barcelona full-back then discovered an enlarged version of his player card on the room's wall. "I won't pick on the details, the birth date is correct, but the others (height and weight) have changed a bit," the 27-year-old said with a laugh.
"After all, Boston is a big sports city, and they prepared jerseys for us," Kounde continued. The players all received a number 0 jersey of Celtics guard Jayson Tatum, a number 10 jersey of Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, and a Boston Red Sox jersey. Tchouaméni said: "I'm a Yankees fan, so that's a rival, but we still accepted them."
In addition to these, French team players also received a bathrobe printed with their number, a medal, a FIFA World Cup participation certificate, as well as a toiletry bag and a large travel bag. Cherki said: "Is this bag for me to go on 'The Amazing Race'? It's as big as my sofa!"
The French team has a few more days in Boston before heading to New York to prepare for their first FIFA World Cup match against Senegal.
