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Published on 01 Jul 2024 at 10:42 par
George Boxall
Didier Deschamps’ future at the head of the French team is uncertain in the event of elimination by Belgium
Didier Deschampswho directs The french team football since 2012, faces an uncertain future as coach if France fails to win against Belgium in the next match of Euro 2024. Although he is under contract until the 2026 World Cup, recent reports suggest that Deschamps’ tenure could be called into question sooner than expected.
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Ahead of the tournament, Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation (FFF), expressed confidence in Deschamps’ job, saying he was assured regardless of the team’s performance at the Euros. “No, I don’t think he’s threatened [si la France n’atteignait pas les demi-finales]firstly because he has a contract until 2026,” Philippe Diallo told L’Équipe. However, L’Équipe is now reporting that this may not be entirely the case.
A more difficult relationship between Diallo and Deschamps
Deschamps, who led France to a World Cup victory in 2018, has enjoyed considerable goodwill. His successes have built a formidable legacy, but recent performances have suggested that this credit may be waning. The relationship between Deschamps and Diallo is notably less solid than that with Diallo’s predecessor, Noël Le Graët. Le Graët’s final act as FFF president was to extend Deschamps’ contract after France’s World Cup final defeat to Argentina, ensuring his continued existence until 2026.
However, if France fails to qualify for the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, the dynamic could change dramatically. Monday’s match against Belgium is crucial; an early elimination could lead to serious discussions about Deschamps’ future. Even if France advances to the quarter-finals, there could be debates over their role going forward.
