This Saturday evening, the France team starts the first match of its winter break against Germany at Groupama Stadium in Lyon. A prestigious test match against the host country of Euro 2024.
A friendly meeting certainly, but synonymous with a record for Didier Deschamps. Indeed, the national coach will play his 150th match at the head of the France team. Incredible figures which place him well ahead of the most capped coaches in blue.
This Saturday, a few hours before kick-off against Germany, the president of the French Football Federation Philippe Diallo paid tribute to the double world champion (1998 and 2018) in front of all the players.
“It’s a record for longevity at the highest level, that of excellence. Between this modest draw against Uruguay (in 2012) and today, he has built, with the players of the France team and all his staff, one of the finest records in international football and the French team. The construction of this list has already made it part of the history of the Federation and of French football.” did he declare.
A success against Germany as a gift?
Didier Deschamps left his mark on the history of the French team. Whether as a player or coach. As coach, DD has been able to restore the French image since his arrival in 2012.
2018 world champion, finalist of the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2016, his results are impressive. This Saturday against the Germans, his players will try to win to celebrate their coach's 150th birthday. Response around 11 p.m.…
