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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>Kylian Mbappe will take over as captain of France after Hugo Lloris stepped down following the World Cup final defeat to Argentina, a source close to the team has told AFP. Paris Saint-Germain forward Mbappe, 24, accepted the role after discussions with coach Didier Deschamps.<\/p>\n

His first game as captain will be Friday\u2019s Euro 2024 qualifier against the Netherlands at the Stade de France, Les Bleus\u2019 first match since their World Cup final disappointment in Doha on December 18.<\/p>\n

Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris, 36, brought an end to his international career in January, in the weeks after Lionel Messi\u2019s Argentina side beat the French in a penalty shootout following a thrilling match that ended 3-3 in extra-time.<\/p>\n

Lloris had been skipper for more than a decade. Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann was named vice-captain after Manchester United centre-back Raphael Varane also hung up his boots following the defeat to Argentina in December.<\/p>\n

Mbappe, who scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final defeat, had been heavily linked with the captain\u2019s role for weeks. Michel Platini, who captained France to victory in the 1984 European Championship, said the decision was \u201ca very good idea\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn giving him the responsibility of the captaincy, it allows Kylian, when necessary, to go still further, higher, stronger,\u201d Platini, the ex-head of European football\u2019s governing body UEFA, said in a statement to AFP.<\/p>\n

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