France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss Friday’s World Cup clash against Norway following the death of his mother.
Didier Deschamps will not be on the touchline Friday as France face Norway for the most heartbreaking of reasons.
The Les Bleus head coach will be absent from the World Cup fixture after the passing of his mother, stepping away from his duties during one of the tournament’s most emotionally significant moments for the French camp.
France will need to navigate the Norway clash without their long-serving manager in the dugout. No details have been given on who will take charge in his absence or when Deschamps is expected to return. The football world has rallied with messages of condolence for the veteran coach.
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