Didier Deschamps and Aimé Jacquet experienced what remains to this day the most beautiful page in French football, namely the first coronation during a World Cup (1998). The two men also have the common point of having held the position of coach of the France team. Still in place, Didier Deschamps won a new World Cup in this role in 2018 and hopes to repeat the feat in 2026. His illustrious predecessor sent him a message.
Guest of France Inter this Wednesday, Didier Deschamps was therefore entitled to a little surprise from Aimé Jacquet. A little audio postcard in which the native of Sail-sous-Couzan wished him the best for his final competition at the head of the Blues. Enough to move the French coach.
“Hi Didier. You are blue-white-red. The French team is in you. No one is essential, you know that, but what a journey. »
And Aimé Jacquet continues: “Life goes on. Football continues on its way. A star shines this summer. You think about it, I’m sure. So good luck ‘Three Apples’. Friendships, for eternity. » Visibly touched by the attention, Didier Deschamps first resorted to humor when speaking to journalists: “Good relationships. Because he really doesn’t talk much. »
Didier Deschamps pays tribute to Aimé Jacquet
Then he paid a heartfelt and emotional tribute to the 84-year-old man. “It still counts (In my opinion). We had the opportunity to play a charity match together… We had a wonderful evening. I have a lot of respect for him. The fact of having had a privileged relationship also by being captain of the France team. Loved is Loved. He will stay. Since then, a lot of water has flowed under the bridge. »
Then the strong man of the Blues concluded. “We talk, he sends me messages. Loved is Loved. » On the field side, Didier Deschamps will lead the France team in two final preparation matches against Ivory Coast and Northern Ireland, before flying to Boston. The 2026 World Cup will then begin, with the objective of winning this famous third star.
