They had lost a friend during the tournament , after the tragic death of Cameroon 's Marc - Vivien Foe during the semi-finals .
Les Bleus insisted on inviting their opponents to join them during the trophy presentation .
They had lost a friend during the tournament , after the tragic death of Cameroon 's Marc - Vivien Foe during the semi-finals , and Les Bleus insisted on inviting their opponents to join them during the trophy presentation .