He didn't play a single minute in Russia, but French defender Adil Rami still played a strangely pivotal part in his side's World Cup triumph.
France lifted the trophy for the second time in their history on Sunday after defeating Croatia 4-2 in the final with Rami again not taking the pitch.
Though not being directly involved in the action, Rami and his elaborate moustache once again played a role with the 32-year-old revealing a strange tournament tradition involving his facial hair continued prior to the final.
"Antoine Griezmann touched it before the game, and even the manager did to bring luck" Griezmann told TF1.