Didier Deschamps

‘He’s very affected by it’ - Deschamps refuses to blame Mbappé for defeat

‘Nobody can be annoyed with him. When you take the responsibility, it can happen’

France facing mounting injuries ahead of match against Switzerland

The world champions have never lost to the Swiss in a competitive game

‘French’ Pogba turns up to produce a majestic display against Portugal

A below-par display against Hungary brought familiar criticism of his lack of consistency

France can land knockout blow on under-pressure Portugal

Didier Deschamps' side comfortably through already while Portugal need a result

Didier Deschamps hails Antoine Griezmann as one of the ‘all-time greats’

France manager is chief among admirers of the player’s selfless contribution

Ken Early: France’s uninspiring play goes against their historical self-image

If the French cannot play a good game against Germany, can they excel against anyone?

Greenpeace apologises for injuries caused by parachuting protester

Uefa said ‘several people’ were treated in hospital after the incident in Munich

Deschamps and Pogba delighted with France’s opening win

Germany boss Joachim Loew says his team never gave up in Euro 2020 opener

Benzema adds to France’s already formidable suite of options

World champions are the team to beat although Germany in Munich a tough start

Ken Early: Never mind Euro 2020’s quality, feel the marketing

That fame trumps sporting excellence is good news for international tournaments

Euro 2020 Group F: Benzema makes world champions France even stronger

Team guide: Luckless Hungary face Portugal and Germany in group of death

Euro 2020 Group A: Italian renaissance will need goals

Team guide: Wales will need some Gareth Bale magic while Turkey are a threat

Ken Early: Southgate’s toughest task will be harnessing England's attacking talent

All the tournament-winning sides of recent years have had a clearly defined structure and identity

Benzema’s return amounts to a stunning admission: France need him

Pursuit of harmony has been cornerstone of Deschamps’ reign as France manager

Football refuses to let go of meaningless international friendlies

Remember, these are not competitive internationals with tournament qualification at stake

Pogba tests positive for Covid-19, according to his manager

Manchester United player was not in the France national team squad on Thursday

Manchester City now facing a rejuvenated Real Madrid

Structure and security essential to how Zidane views the game

Lampard unhappy with how France dealt with Kanté injury

Chelsea boss insists player should have been allowed back earlier to club for treatment

Tottenham’s Hugo Lloris to be out of action for rest of 2019

‘Although surgery will not be required, club captain has suffered ligament damage’

The reasons behind the rise of homophobic incidents at French football matches

A stand-off between ultras and authorities has seen games brought to a halt

Ken Early: England’s attempts to play like City are doomed

Leave the high-end stuff to the Champions League. At international level, basic is best

World champions France suffer defeat in Turkey

France suffer Euro 2020 qualification defeat as Turkey make it three from three

Stephen Kenny says it’s ‘all in the balance’ for his first squad

Ireland under-21 boss runs rule over local players in friendly ahead of opening qualifier

Germany smarting ahead of France showdown

‘Tomorrow we want to make up for the things we messed up on’

Olivier Giroud inspires France to victory over Netherlands

Chelsea striker ended a 10-match goalless run to score the winner in Paris

Lionel Messi left off shortlist for Fifa player of the year

Cristiano Ronaldo looking for a record sixth prize ahead of Mo Salah and Luka Modric

France celebrates its World Cup heroes amid surge in national unity

French team stages victory parade down the Champs-Élysées and visits presidential palace

Paul Pogba the leader deserves to dab and dance all he wants

Can Man United allow this version of Pogba, a more consistent dominator, to shine?

Cold-blooded France win their second World Cup, Galway sink Kerry in Super 8s

Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Deschamps and his victorious crew ‘swimming in happiness’

Coach pays tribute to the ability and dedication of his young world-beaters

France and Croatia both name unchanged sides for World cup final

Didier Deschamps keeps faith with striker Olivier Giroud for Moscow decider

Kylian Mbappé: a ‘new god’ to rival the best in the world

Deschamps says the teen’s performances at the World Cup merely highlight his potential

Mbappé carries a fear factor: Five reasons why France are in the final

They have solid foundations at the back and a fine blend of creativity and hard work

Deschamps vindicated as he stands on verge of history

Introduction of Mbappé has provided cutting edge France lacked in Paris two years ago

TV View: Paul Pogba makes the RTÉ lads eat their words

French midfielder’s play described as ‘Croke Park stuff’ before impressive performance

Ken Early: France’s terminators set to bring football back to Paris

Kylian Mbappé sublime as Belgium are outfought in subdued St Petersburg semi-final

France v Belgium: A neighbourly battle for a World Cup final

Preview: Belgium boss Roberto Martinez capable of scoring with clever tactical moves

World Cup press conferences: where you have to question the questions

At the World Cup it is perfectly fine for reporters from a particular country to break into applause

Marcel Desailly: Mbappé the ace in France’s pack but Belgium slight favourites

Martinez’s side have overcome two huge tests against Japan and then Brazil

Deschamps says Henry plotting France’s downfall is ‘bizarre’

Former teammates on opposing benches for France-Belgium World Cup semi-final

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