Didier Deschamps has acquired the backing of the French Soccer Federation (FFF) to proceed as France coach into the World Cup in two years’ time, following their Euro 2024 exit.
Together with England, France have been pre-tournament favourites to be topped European champions this summer time. Regardless of underwhelming performances, the 2018 world champions reached the semi-finals, the place they have been overwhelmed by a Lamine Yamal-inspired Spain.
The French shows, which noticed the group struggled to attain objectives, had introduced criticism. However FFF president Philippe Diallo has confirmed {that a} semi-final look met the summer time’s minimal goal. And with Deschamps’ monitor report over the previous decade and a contract with one other two years to run, the nation’s footballing chief sees no cause to half methods at this stage.
“He does certainly have a contract and has fulfilled the sporting goal that was given to him. And once we take a look at his profession on the head of the French group, it’s distinctive. Didier led this group in the very best means throughout this Euro,” Diallo instructed L’Equipe.
“I don’t see any cause to query his contract. Previous outcomes converse in his favour and the goals have been achieved. Didier will proceed his mission. We are going to focus on collectively within the coming days to analyse in additional depth what we lacked throughout this semi-final and what would have allowed us to go greater. Throughout this month, I’ve seen quite a lot of professionalism, a seek for excellence.
“We should maintain the French group on this path.
“The general result’s optimistic insofar as the target set for the semi-final was achieved. We must not ever trivialise such a outcome. Reaching the final 4 is the demonstration of a high-level efficiency that exhibits that the French group stays aggressive and within the elite of the good soccer nations.”
