Antoine Griezmann was serenaded by the France squad as he celebrated his birthday with cake in Chisinau on Thursday.
The World Cup winners arrived in the Moldovan capital and began their final preparations ahead of their first Euro 2020qualifier against the eastern European nation.
Griezmann's birthday was also on the day of their travels but Didier Deschamps' side made sure to find time for the Atletico forward, later sharing their celebrations on Instagram.
Antoine Griezmann celebrated his 28th birthday with the France squad in Chisinau, Moldova
He was given a large, white birthday cake complete with a France logo and 'magic' candles
The Atletico forward thanked his team-mates who gave him a rendition of 'happy birthday'
View this post on Instagram@antogriezmann a soufflé les bougies avec tout le groupe ce soir !! #FiersdetreBleus
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The 28-year-old was given a large white cake complete with the French national team logo and 'magic' candles.
Despite his best attempts, Griezmann appeared unable to stem the paraffin-fuelled flow of his raging pyrotechnic accompaniments.
His team-mates also gave him a relatively enthusiastic rendition of happy birthday after sharing dinner together.
Those celebrations came on the same day as Olivier Giroud and Co travelled to Moldova
Paul Pogba and Kurt Zouma spent the three-hour long flight playing an intense game of Uno
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris sampled some of the local delicacies upon his arrival
View this post on InstagramAu coeur du voyage des Bleus pour rejoindre Chișinău en Moldavie ! ✈️ #FiersdetreBleus - Live les Bleus’ journey to Chișinău in Moldova ! ✈️
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The birthday celebrations followed his team's departure from France ahead of their first Euro 2020 qualifier against Moldova at the Zimbru Stadium.
On the three-hour flight to Chisinau the players kept themselves busy, with Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba challenging Kurt Zouma at a game of Uno.
As the squad arrived, they were greeted by a small welcoming party and Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris sampled the local cuisine.
In the evening the France squad took to the field at the Zimbru Stadium ahead of Friday's game
The 10,400-capacity arena is Moldova's national stadium and is dwarfed by high-rise flats
Manchester United star Pogba is likely to feature in France's first Euro 2020 qualifier
Later that evening the squad were given a first glimpse of the Moldovan national stadium, which is a capacity of 10,400.
The small stands are dwarfed by enormous sky-rise Soviet-era blocks of flats - which will likely offer some of the best views of Friday night's clash.
France take on Moldova at 7.45pm (GMT), before returning to Paris to face Iceland on Monday.
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