Deschamps: France's Favourite Status Built on Past Triumphs

Didier Deschamps, France's departing head coach, has forged a remarkable legacy by guiding Les Bleus to three major finals in 14 years. After captaining the 1998 World Cup-winning side, he repeated the feat as manager in 2018, cementing his place in French football history. Now, with Kylian Mbappé as the team's leading voice, France heads to North America as strong favourites for another deep knockout run. Deschamps embraces the tag, insisting it's earned through consistent results and a talente...