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From 6 p.m., the France team will enter the Dusseldorf pitch to play its round of 16 of Euro 2024 against Belgium. An obviously crucial meeting for the players, who do not want to see the adventure end there, three years after the failure against Switzerland at the same stage of the competition. But this match also has a huge stake for Didier Deschamps. Because the Blues coach could seriously find himself under pressure in the event of an early hiccup in this Euro.
An electoral issue for the boss of the FFF?
L’Equipe and La Provence discuss the subject this Monday morning, recalling all the same that Deschamps has already extended his contract until 2026 and must therefore, on paper, guide the Blues to the North American World Cup. But two things are changing the situation. First of all, the shadow of Zinédine Zidane still hovering over the Blues bench. But above all, as the sports daily explains, the next elections for the presidency of the FFF. Philippe Diallo, in December, is putting his position as president on the line and if Deschamps were to be seriously challenged after an elimination against Belgium, his future would become a real electoral issue. While Diallo does not have the same relationship with Deschamps as Noël Le Graët, would he be ready to make a shattering decision? The supporters of the Blues are especially hoping that the question will not arise with a qualification tonight…
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To sum up
Didier Deschamps finds himself under pressure during the clash between France and Belgium. A hiccup could call into question its future. Indeed, the upcoming elections for the presidency of the FFF are approaching…
