Didier Deschamps’ men fell 5-4 to Switzerland on a penalty shootout after a thrilling 3-3 draw in normal time. After the game last night, an unhappy Deschamps was quick to dismiss speculation about his future, saying the team is still united. Zinedine Zidane celebrates scoring for Real Madrid in a past match [Courtesy]Real Madrid president Florentino Perez on Thursday, June 24 revealed Zidane’s dream is to coach the French national team. I haven’t read the farewell letter but I swear by my grandchildren that the one who wrote that letter wasn’t Zidane. Will the French Football Federation protect Deschamps or decide to start a fresh journey with Zidane?

Source: Standard Digital June 29, 2021 05:37 UTC