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Deschamps returns to France after death of his mother

Deschamps returns to France after death of his mother
BBC News Tuesday 23 June 2026, 20:33 UTC 1 min read
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France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group game following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation confirms.

France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group game following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation confirms.
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