'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants
Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.
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Notable Quotes
"They haven't shown up. I was expecting more. There was a big expectations for France to win the World Cup."
— Patrick Viera , Athlete
"When you don't do what you're supposed to do in a World Cup semi-final, you don't win."
— Kylian Mbappe , Athlete
"There was extra motivation for all the players at this World Cup to give Didier the ending he wanted, and deserved."
— Olivier Giroud , Athlete
Key People
Didier Deschamps is the head coach of the French national football team, known for leading the team to a World Cup victory.
Kylian Mbappe is a French professional footballer known for his speed and scoring ability.
Michael Olise is a 24-year-old French winger.
Olivier Giroud is a veteran French footballer known for being one of France's all-time highest goal scorers.
Ousmane Dembele is a French professional footballer who plays as a winger.
Patrick Viera is a former midfielder for the French national team.
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Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.
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