France coach Didier Deschamps returns to France after mother's death, before Norway clash

France national team head coach Didier Deschamps returned to France to attend his mother's funeral, Israeli media report, moments before the decisive group-stage match against Norway.

France national team head coach Didier Deschamps left the squad and returned to France after his mother passed away, as reported by Israeli media. The event comes just before the decisive group-stage match against Norway, with first place in the group on the line. He is expected to miss the match. As The Zioneer previously reported, Deschamps had left the team under similar circumstances.

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1. 1 hour ago · 12:53 · 24 JunLatest

   Departure occurs just before the decisive group-stage match against Norway

2. 23:44 · 23 Jun

   France coach Didier Deschamps leaves national team after mother's death

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