France national team head coach Didier Deschamps left the squad and returned to France after his mother passed away, as reported by the Zioneer. He is expected to miss the upcoming match against Norway.
France national team head coach Didier Deschamps left the squad and returned to France after his mother passed away, according to a report from The Zioneer. The coach is expected to miss France's upcoming match against Norway.
The report adds to a turbulent period for the French camp, following the earlier departure of star forward Kylian Mbappé for personal reasons, as The Zioneer previously reported.
2 developments
- DevelopingDeschamps' longtime assistant Guy Stéphan to coach France vs Norway
- StrongZinedine Zidane presented as France head coach, replacing Deschamps
- DevelopingFrance beats Norway 4-1, advances top of World Cup group; Dembélé hat-trick
- DevelopingKylian Mbappé leaves France's World Cup camp and returns to Madrid for personal reasons
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