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France head coach Didier Deschamps has spoken candidly about the emotional toll of his mother’s passing during the World Cup. The legendary tactician took a brief leave of absence from the squad to be with his family before making a quick return to lead Les Bleus into the knockout stages.

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Didier Deschamps 'devastated' by mother's passing as France coach returns from brief break

Published on Jun 29, 2026