Deschamps' France unlikely to show much sympathy for Stephen Kenny’s struggling and understrength Republic of Ireland side in Paris
Didier Deschamps
Ireland manager Stephen Kenny left disappointed after loss: ‘We’ve never seen Kylian Mbappe have such a quiet night’
Euro 2024 Qualifiers - Republic of Ireland vs France: ‘Determination is part of Irish football DNA but they also have quality, they are capable of playing on the ground’, says Didier Deschamps
Didier Deschamps’ decision to overlook Antoine Griezmann for the captaincy may have complicated France’s preparations for their trip to Dublin
Defending champions France can survive without several big-name absentees but can they rouse themselves from boredom to reclaim the World Cup?
Could Brazil add to their five World Cups next winter or can France retain their title?
French hit eight goals at home to Kazakhstan while Belgium also book spot with Estonia win
Spain had controlled the game until it loosened up in the last half hour
Two goals in four minutes had given Belgium a 2-0 advantage at half-time
‘Nobody can be annoyed with him. When you take the responsibility, it can happen’
The world champions have never lost to the Swiss in a competitive game
A below-par display against Hungary brought familiar criticism of his lack of consistency
Didier Deschamps' side comfortably through already while Portugal need a result
France manager is chief among admirers of the player’s selfless contribution
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