After twelve remarkable years at the helm, Didier Deschamps is no longer the head coach of the France national team.
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Subscribe Sekarang →During the official presentation press conference for his successor, Zinedine Zidane, French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo delivered a heartfelt tribute to the outgoing manager.
According to Philippe Diallo, Deschamps successfully restored the reputation of the national squad following the turbulent fallout from the Knysna World Cup disaster in 2010.
The FFF president emphasized the importance of expressing deep gratitude toward the double world champion, praising a leader who guided France to the very pinnacle of international football.
Based on the official statements, the past decade under Deschamps represents a golden era for French football, characterized by consistent brilliance across global competitions.
Meanwhile, incoming boss Zinedine Zidane also honored his former national team captain, acknowledging fourteen years of remarkable service and stating, "DD, bravo for everything you have done."
Despite rumors of strained relations between the two French football icons, Zidane confirmed during the press conference that he had not directly discussed the managerial succession with his predecessor.