Karim Benzema will not make any attempt to persuade Didier Deschamps to take him to the World Cup, the Real Madrid star telling the France coach: "If you need me, you know where I am".... more »
With a potent attack featuring teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe and Atletico Madrid hotshot Antoine Griezmann and a midfield stuffed with talent, France should be among the World Cup favourites.... more »
France head coach Didier Deschamps backed forward Antoine Griezmann to rediscover his best form after a difficult start to the season, ahead of a friendly against Wales at the Stade de France on Friday.... more »
Didier Deschamps has agreed to extend his contract as coach of France until 2020, the president of the French Football Federation announced on Tuesday.... more »
Didier Deschamps on Monday hailed the fabulous destiny of former France teammate Zinédine Zidane, who lead Real Madrid to consecutive Champions League titles.... more »
France coach Didier Deschamps insisted Monday he could not forget the racial slurs uttered by Eric Cantona concerning his selection choices and would pursue the Manchester United legend to the bitter end in court.... more »
France coach Didier Deschamps insists there is an awful lot more to Paul Pogba's game after the Manchester United star found the net again in his country's 2-1 win over Sweden on Friday.... more »
Didier Deschamps will remain as coach of France and lead them into the looming 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign despite their stunning upset by Portugal in the European Championship final.... more »
If Didier Deschamps steers France to A Euro 2016 triumph against Portugal he will become only the second man to have won the competition as a player and a coach.... more »
France coach Didier Deschamps urged his players to be constantly mindful of Cristiano Ronaldo in Sunday's Euro 2016 final and insisted that the Ballon d'Or will be a battle between the Portugal captain and Lionel Messi.... more »
France coach Didier Deschamps said the Euro 2016 hosts had beaten world champions Germany to reach the final by never giving up despite suffering relentless pressure.... more »
France coach Didier Deschamps has called on Les Bleus to make history by ending a 58-year wait to beat Germany and book their spot in the Euro 2016 final.... more »
France coach Didier Deschamps is keeping his players out of the spotlight amid mounting expectations ahead of the Euro 2016 hosts' quarter-final against Iceland on Sunday.... more »
A half-time dressing room bustup inspired France to come back and win their Euro 2016 match against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday, two goal hero Antoine Griezmann said.... more »
France coach Didier Deschamps said his team get better when they "go a bit crazy" after they came from a goal down to beat the Republic of Ireland 2-1 on Sunday to move into the quarter-finals of Euro 2016.... more »
France coach Didier Deschamps made four changes to his side for Sunday's Euro 2016 last 16 clash against the Republic of Ireland, boosting his attack and switching his midfield.... more »
France coach Didier Deschamps has called on star midfielder Paul Pogba to concentrate for his country ahead of their Euro 2016 second round clash with the Republic of Ireland on Sunday.... more »
France coach Didier Deschamps said his team had fulfilled their initial objectives after qualifying as winners of Euro 2016 Group A following a 0-0 draw with Switzerland on Sunday.... more »
The Euro 2016 pitch in Marseille has been labelled a "disaster" by France coach Didier Deschamps adding to fears over several tournament pitches that has led to top British troubleshooters being brought in.... more »
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