After Zagallo and Beckenbauer, the curse awaits Deschamps

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By: Manu Tournoux

After Zagallo and Beckenbauer, the curse awaits Deschamps

Didier Deschamps is now the only man to have won the Football World Cup as a player and then coach

Former German international and legendary defender, Franz Beckenbauer died this Sunday at the age of 78. World champion as a player and coach, the former Bayern Munich star also coached Olympique de Marseille in France.

But the death of the “Kaiser” also means that in 72 hours, Didier Deschamps finds himself the only man to have won the Football World Cup as a player and then coach. The Brazilian Mario Zagallo, then the German Franz Beckenbauer both died within a very short period of time.

As a reminder, Zagallo, former Brazilian international and coach of the Seleçao, died Friday January 5 at the age of 92. He was the first to win the World Cup as a player and then a coach. Didier Deschamps is therefore the last man to have achieved such a feat to still be alive. Does the curse now hang over DD? The French coach will have to pay close attention to him in the coming days. We never know…

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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