Deschamps to lead France into next two tournaments as he signs new deal until 2026
Didier Deschamps has signed a new deal that will keep him as France head coach until June 2026, the French Football Federation announced.
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Official: Karim Benzema retires from the French national team amid rift with Didier Deschamps
France striker Karim Benzema has retired from international football after missing the Qatar World Cup due to an injury picked up in the build-up.
Deschamps dismisses bizarre Benzema return talk ahead of World Cup final
France head coach Didier Deschamps has ruled out a shock World Cup final return for Karim Benzema, presumably because it is a mental idea.
France follow strict medical rules to prevent sickness bug spreading ahead of World Cup final
France are following strict medical rules to prevent a sickness bug spreading through their squad ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final with Argentina.
Deschamps hails ‘impressive’ England and admits France needed ‘a bit of luck’ to win
France boss Didier Deschamps admitted “you need a bit of luck sometimes” after the reigning champions edged past England to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Deschamps says ‘very good coach’ Southgate deserves more respect in England
Deschamps is a big fan of Southgate and believes the Three Lions boss doesn’t get the respect he deserves in England.
Deschamps defends team selection after France benchwarmers lose final group game
France manager Didier Deschamps has dismissed criticism of his team selection after his side were surprisingly beaten 1-0 by Tunisia.
France boss Deschamps has no qualms over resting ‘team player’ Mbappe in Group D finale
France manager Deschamps does not think Mbappe would take exception for being benched in Les Bleus’ final Group D match against Tunisia.
Deschamps rules out Benzema World Cup return, but Ballon d’Or winner can still receive medal
Deschamps is not thinking about Benzema’s fitness despite some reports the striker could return to the France squad during the World Cup.
Deschamps plays down ‘revenge’ talk as France face ‘underestimated’ Denmark
France manager Didier Deschamps hopes his side learnt lessons from surprise Nations League defeats to Denmark ahead of their World Cup clash.
France boss Deschamps announces shock decision over Benzema replacement
France boss Didier Deschamps has announced the surprise decision to not call up a replacement for injured striker Karim Benzema.
Zouma France future in doubt as Deschamps condemns attack
“It’s unacceptable, intolerable, cruelty without name. These images are shocking and intolerable.”
The Man Utd managerial shortlist is down to three mad picks
Zidane doesn’t fancy it. Rodgers is too expensive. Pochettino is rubbish. So get Deschamps in.
Deschamps admits Mbappe ‘very affected’ by France shoot-out miss
Didier Deschamps admitted France’s penalty shootout elimination “hurts”…
Griezmann is ‘one of the greatest players ever’, says Deschamps
Griezmann has bagged 36 goals in 90 games for France and was their top scorer at the Euros in 2016.
Pogba puts man of the match performance down to ‘humility’
Paul Pogba knows France must “come out on to the pitch with humility” and “suffer” together when necessary.
Deschamps issues update on Benzema injury as Giroud thrives
France might have to play their World Cup-winning second-top goalscorer of all-time, the poor sods.
Deschamps mocks Jose Mourinho over Spurs failings
Mourinho said France “have to win” Euro 2020 in order to be successful. Deschamps replied scathingly…
France are so good they may get away with weird Benzema risk
Benzema has not played for France since 2015. Les Bleus have ruled the world since and didn’t need him for the Euros.
‘Deschamps doesn’t pamper me’ – Pogba lauds France boss
Manchester United star Paul Pogba has talked up his relationship with France boss Didier Deschamps, as he insists that he is not given any special treatment. Deschamps has been the…
Euro 2020: Benzema back in France squad after six-year exile
Despite not making an appearance since 2015, Benzema has made 81 appearances for Les Bleus, netting 27 goals.
Pogba offers surprise opinion on “cunning” Kante
Paul Pogba has revealed his France teammate N’Golo Kante “cheats a lot”.
Deschamps provides injury update on Martial after knee problem
Martial had to be taken off in the 2-0 victory over Kazakhstan on Sunday.
Why Giroud should return to Arsenal from Chelsea in January
Deschamps says Giroud needs to leave Chelsea. A return to Arsenal makes sense.
Deschamps fires snotty jibe at Solskjaer over Pogba
Deschamps hopes Pogba’s performances for France will be “useful” to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Deschamps uses Martial to urge Giroud to leave Chelsea
Giroud has lost his place in the France starting XI to Martial due to a lack of action for Chelsea.
Deschamps: Pogba ‘can’t be happy’ with Man Utd backseat role
Deschamps wants Pogba to ‘rediscover his rhythm’ at Man Utd so he can perform at his best for France.
Pogba ‘cannot be happy’ at Man Utd – Deschamps
“He finds himself in a situation with his club that he can’t be happy about…”
Man Utd legend Scholes still holds grudge against one ‘big baby’
Man Utd legend Paul Scholes has accused Didier Deschamps of screaming “like a big girl” to get him booked.
France coach Deschamps sorry after Albania anthem farce
If you thought your Saturday night was a stinker, spare a thought for the Stade de France PA announcer…