Deschamps set for bittersweet ending to France reign as Zidane waits

Didier Deschamps brings the curtain down on a remarkable 14-year reign as France coach on Saturday when Les Bleus face England in the World Cup third-place play-off...

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France's head coach Didier Deschamps is set to conclude his 14-year reign with the World Cup third-place play-off against England on Saturday.

Deschamps led France to a 2018 World Cup victory and coached them to at least the semi-finals in five of his seven major competitions.
The departure of Deschamps signals the highly anticipated arrival of former teammate Zinedine Zidane as the new head coach.
Despite a strong tournament, France suffered a semi-final defeat to Spain, denying them a chance at a third consecutive World Cup final.

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