Russian Spy: Best pals Griezmann and Godin on collision course

The contest between France striker Antoine Griezmann and Uruguay captain Diego Godin will be a feature of today’s quarter-final clash in Nizhny Novgorod. It also brings together Atletico Madrid club colleagues whose friendship is deep and personal.

Griezmann and Godin are neighbours in Madrid’s La Finca residential estate. They and their wives share barbecues in each other’s gardens. Godin is godfather to the Griezmanns’ daughter. Before he extended his contract with Atletico recently, Griezmann consulted Godin.