Olivier Giroud’s selflessness helped France reach the last two finals. They are yet to work out a succession plan
It was a “heavy and oppressive” night, said Didier Deschamps. The “joy” of beating Ukraine 4-0 in Paris and qualifying for the World Cup was “contained” by the context of the match, taking place 10 years to the day after the attacks of 13 November, which began at the Stade de France. “It would have been good if we could have avoided playing on this day,” said the France manager before the match.
It was a poignant night for the city, the country, for those in the stadium, and also for Deschamps, for more reasons than one. He will step down as manager after next summer’s World Cup, bringing an end to what will have been a historic 14-year spell, regardless of what happens in North America.
Continue reading…Olivier Giroud’s selflessness helped France reach the last two finals. They are yet to work out a succession planBy Get French Football NewsIt was a “heavy and oppressive” night, said Didier Deschamps. The “joy” of beating Ukraine 4-0 in Paris and qualifying for the World Cup was “contained” by the context of the match, taking place 10 years to the day after the attacks of 13 November, which began at the Stade de France. “It would have been good if we could have avoided playing on this day,” said the France manager before the match.It was a poignant night for the city, the country, for those in the stadium, and also for Deschamps, for more reasons than one. He will step down as manager after next summer’s World Cup, bringing an end to what will have been a historic 14-year spell, regardless of what happens in North America. Continue reading…
