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Didier Deschamps: A Life in Blue in Pictures
This article from L'Équipe provides a visual retrospective of Didier Deschamps' career with the French national team, both as a player and as a coach. It traces his journey from his first cap in 1989 against Yugoslavia, through early disappointments in World Cup qualifying, to his captaincy and leadership during France's golden era, winning the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000. The article then covers his transition to manager in 2012, tasked with rebuilding the team after the Knysna fiasco, and highlights a critical playoff victory against Ukraine in 2013 that saved his tenure. The piece marks his final game in blue after 103 matches as a player and 185 as a coach.
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