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• Ekitike snubbed by France despite Liverpool form
Hugo Ekitike has been snubbed by France manager Didier Deschamps for the World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Iceland despite his fine start for Liverpool....2025
• Deschamps backs Dembélé for Ballon d'Or '100%'
France head coach Didier Deschamps has given his full backing to Ousmane Dembélé for the Ballon d'Or....2025
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• Mbappé in France squad after six-month absence
Kylian Mbappé on Thursday was included in Didier Deschamps' squad for France's Nations League quarterfinals March 20 and 23, after more than a six-month absence from the team....2025
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• Sources: Deschamps to end France run in 2026
Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France head coach at the end of his current contract culminating in the 2026 World Cup cycle, sources have told ESPN....2025
• France boss concerned for players' mental health
France manager Didier Deschamps has expressed concern over the growing mental stresses his players face with the congested football calendar and accentuated exposure via social media....2024
• Deschamps: Mbappé struggles part 'psychological'
France coach Didier Deschamps said Thursday that there are both physical and psychological reasons for Kylian Mbappé's rough patch of form....2024
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• Mbappé out of France squad to aid injury recovery
Kylian Mbappé has been left out of Didier Deschamps' France squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Israel and Belgium to aid his recovery from a thigh injury....2024
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• Deschamps: Benzema return 'not in my mind'

France boss Didier Deschamps has denied the idea Karim Benzema could make a return from injury before the end of the World Cup....2022
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• Deschamps backs 'sorry' Mbappe to bounce back

Kylian Mbappe will bounce back from missing the decisive penalty in France's shootout loss to Switzerland on Monday, coach Didier Deschamps said....2021
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2025
"Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France head coach at the end of his current contract culminating in the 2026 World Cup cycle, sources have told ESPN."

2024
"Kylian Mbappe has not been included in France's squad for their Nations League fixtures against Israel and Italy, head coach Didier Deschamps confirmed on Thursday."

2023
"Karim Benzema has hit back at Didier Deschamps, suggesting the France coach is not being honest about his World Cup departure."

2022
"The mood in the France camp has been one of joy and sadness, with happy reunions overshadowed by Didier Deschamps' loss."

2021
"Kylian Mbappe will bounce back from missing the decisive penalty in France's shootout loss to Switzerland on Monday, coach Didier Deschamps said."

2020
"Paul Pogba has been replaced by Eduardo Camavinga in Didier Deschamps' squad to face Sweden on Sept."

2019
"Didier Deschamps' side scored three goals in 12 first-half minutes as France made a winning start to their qualifying campaign in Moldova."

• Sources: Deschamps to end France run in 2026
2025
• France coach Deschamps extends deal until 2026

France coach Didier Deschamps has extended his contract until June 2026, the French football federation (FFF) said in a statement on Saturday....2023

• Pogba positive for COVID-19, removed by France
Paul Pogba has been replaced by Eduardo Camavinga in Didier Deschamps' squad to face Sweden on Sept. 5 and Croatia on Sept. 8....2020
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• Deschamps backs 'sorry' Mbappe to bounce back
2021

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• Sources: Zidane to reject clubs for France job

Zinedine Zidane will reject a return to club management in order to take over from Didier Deschamps as France coach, sources have told ESPN....2021
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• France ready to defend Nations League crown as World Cup approaches
The mood in the France camp has been one of joy and sadness, with happy reunions overshadowed by Didier Deschamps' loss. Now, though, it's time to focus....2022
• Deschamps: France 'lucky' to beat superb England

France coach Didier Deschamps admitted his side was a "bit lucky" to beat England in their World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday at Al Bayt Stadium....2022
• France wary of virus spreading before WC final

Didier Deschamps revealed France are taking precautions to stop a virus spreading through the squad before the World Cup final against Argentina....2022
• Deschamps, France must use Nations League to find form
For the first time since becoming France manager, Didier Deschamps appears to be under genuine pressure. This week's Nations League finals are a chance for les Bleus to put things right....2021
• Will France fail in Qatar without Pogba and Kante?

No Pogba, no Kante: France's Didier Deschamps has his work cut out if they're to be the first nation to retain the World Cup since Brazil in 1962....2022

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• Mbappé omitted from France squad amid poor form
2024

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• Mbappé out of France squad to aid injury recovery
2024

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• France won't 'change course' after loss to Italy
France coach Didier Deschamps will stick to his plans to make multiple changes and rotate the lineup for Monday's Nations League clash against Belgium in Lyon, he said on Sunday....2024
• Deschamps: Saliba not ready to be France starter

France manager Didier Deschamps has said Arsenal defender William Saliba needs to iron out some kinks in his game before he can be brought into France's starting lineup...2024
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