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2026-07-19 20:11:00, Sport CNA

Didier Deschamps has closed an important chapter in the history of the French national team. After 14 years in charge of the "Roosters", the coach ended his adventure on the national team bench with the match for third place in the World Cup.

Although the end of the journey did not bring the result he wanted, Deschamps chose to speak about his decision, emphasizing that leaving was not a personal choice, but a step that, according to him, served the interests of the French national team.

According to Deschamps, the French national team is above any individual and no person can be more important than the shirt that represents the country.

The French coach explained that the decision to leave was not made immediately. He revealed that he had reflected for a long period before taking this step.

He also made a sensational statement, saying that the environment had become unbearable for him.

"The French national team is above everything. It doesn't belong to me. I have been at its service on a mission for 14 years. There is nothing that surpasses this jersey.

I decided it had to end. And if I made this decision, it wasn't for myself, I tell you honestly, it was for the good of the French national team. I may not have said it before, but I will tell you honestly, it wasn't for myself that I made this decision. Since the environment was so unbearable for me, the French national team doesn't deserve this.

The decision wasn't made overnight. But since it was announced, things have been much better for the French team. I could have made a decision before the World Cup, during the World Cup. I didn't want to, because I have a lot of respect for the French team.

"There are two options, to be a club coach or a national team coach. Both are possible. But there is something, there is an obligation of discretion in my future. I will refrain from speaking about the French team from this evening onwards," Deschamps declared.

This brings to an end Didier Deschamps' 14-year tenure as France coach. During that time, he led the team to several major competitions and remained one of the longest-serving coaches in international football. His greatest achievement was winning the 2018 World Cup. Now, attention shifts to his future and the start of a new cycle for the French national team under the leadership of Zinedine Zidane.