Deschamps Moest say goodbye after 14 years with Les Bleus

In the early morning, as the clock struck 07:45, the French football world watched Didier Deschamps, the 57‑year‑old coach, step down after fourteen years at the helm of Les Bleus. He admitted that the 6‑4 World Cup consolation defeat to England left him sobbing repeatedly in the dressing‑room.

Deschamps said the farewell messages he received had a profound impact. "In particular there were two or three, and I could not hold back my tears," he told reporters, adding that the notes came from important people.

The 57‑year‑old Frenchman reflected on his tenure, noting the high point of winning the 2018 World Cup with France.

He will hand over the role to former French star Zinedine Zidane, who is set to become the next head coach of Les Bleus.