Deschamps dismisses Dugarry's criticism: 'Just skip it, it's simpler'

Published Jul 17, 03:50 PM UTC

Following France's 2-0 World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain, former player Christophe Dugarry harshly criticized coach Didier Deschamps on RMC radio, calling the loss a 'humiliation.' On the eve of the third-place match against England, Deschamps was asked about Dugarry's comments in a press conference. He dismissed the criticism with irony, saying 'Just skip it, it's simpler' and 'They can say whatever they want, it doesn't bother me.' He also sarcastically noted that 'the relationship is perfect' between the two 1998 World Cup champions, highlighting the long-standing tension between them. The article reports the exchange and the context of France's upcoming match.

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