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Coach Deschamps Says France’s Next Match Against ‘Passionate’ Peru Side ‘Won’t Be Easy’

Coach Deschamps Says France’s Next Match Against ‘Passionate’ Peru Side ‘Won’t Be Easy’

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Saturday that their upcoming match with Peru would not be easy because the South American team played with “passion” and would be well supported by their traveling fans. 17 Jun 2018
France Head Coach Deschamps Says Team 'Lacked Speed' in World Cup Match Against Australia

France Head Coach Deschamps Says Team 'Lacked Speed' in World Cup Match Against Australia

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Saturday that his team "lacked speed and passing accuracy" in their FIFA World Cup encounter with Australia, which took place in Kazan earlier on Saturday and  ended in a 2-1 victory for the French side. 17 Jun 2018
Griezmann: Penalty call was spot-on

Griezmann: Penalty call was spot-on

Antoine Griezmann has denied any claims he dived in France’s 2-1 win over Australia in Kazan on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Deschamps: Let's win the opener before we start talking about the title

Deschamps: Let's win the opener before we start talking about the title

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Friday that beating Australia in their first group-stage match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup was crucial for the team. 15 Jun 2018
Deschamps: Socceroos have 'offensive potential'

Deschamps: Socceroos have 'offensive potential'

France coach Didier Deschamps has paid the Socceroos several compliments ahead of their World Cup clash, describing them as a "dangerous" team that has quality players. 15 Jun 2018
France Happy With FIFA World Cup Training Base in Russia - Head Coach Deschamps

France Happy With FIFA World Cup Training Base in Russia - Head Coach Deschamps

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday that the players were happy with their living conditions and their FIFA World Cup training ground in Russia. 12 Jun 2018
France Head Coach Deschamps Says Squad Not in Best Form Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

France Head Coach Deschamps Says Squad Not in Best Form Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, June 11 (Sputnik) - France head coach Didier Deschamps said Monday his squad's form left something to be desired, just a few days before the 2018 World Cup kicks off in Russia. 12 Jun 2018
Giroud will not resume full training for a few days - Deschamps

Giroud will not resume full training for a few days - Deschamps

Chelsea and France striker Olivier Giroud, who sustained a head injury on Saturday, will not resume full training for the next few days, France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday. 11 Jun 2018
What we learned: France name final World Cup squad

What we learned: France name final World Cup squad

France have named the second youngest squad at the 2018 World Cup, as Didier Deschamps seeks to repair a fractured relationship with the French public. 5 Jun 2018
France coach Deschamps says team is ‘satisfactory’

France coach Deschamps says team is ‘satisfactory’

France head coach Didier Deschamps said the national team’s condition was “satisfactory” two weeks before the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 3 Jun 2018
Head Coaches of 11 World Cup Participating Nations Shoot Video for Fans - FIFA

Head Coaches of 11 World Cup Participating Nations Shoot Video for Fans - FIFA

MOSCOW, June 1 (Sputnik) - Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov and the head coaches of ten more 2018 FIFA World Cup participating nations recorded a video message for fans ahead of the tournament, FIFA media service reported on Friday. 1 Jun 2018
French President Wants to Support National Team at FIFA World Cup in Russia - Reports

French President Wants to Support National Team at FIFA World Cup in Russia - Reports

PARIS, May 25 (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron said he believed in the French national football team and hoped that he would be able to come to Russia to support them at this summer's FIFA World Cup, French media reported Friday. 26 May 2018