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Like Antoine Griezmann, who decided to end his international career at the height of his glory, Didier Deschamps ended his adventure with the Blues early. At least as a player.
Roger Lemerre did not find the words to change his position. While the Blues were busy celebrating their miraculous victory at the Euro following the success against Italy in the final thanks to a masterful volley from David Trezeguet, the coach had a long aside with Didier Deschamps in the central circle of the Kuip Stadium. At 31, the tireless midfielder of the France team had just decided to end his international career.
“ I knew that evening, in Rotterdam, the second the final whistle blew, that I would never experience something so strong.”,
he confided years later.
My decision was made. »
After getting confused with Denis Wise then Paul Scholes, Didier Deschamps left shortly before the hour mark to give way to Patrick Vieira, designated as his successor in the French midfield. The opportunity for one last standing ovation before heading to the locker room. The midfielder didn’t even see Emmanuel Petit’s goal a few minutes later, even though the former Monegasque rushed to the bench to celebrate with the newly retired players. Didier Deschamps nevertheless returned to the pitch at the end of the match while England had just equalized thanks to Michael Owen at the very end of the match to receive his bouquet of flowers and a trophy. The end of a ten-year adventure which will resume twelve years later in the coach’s costume.
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