Didier Deschamps' Conduct Towards Zinedine Zidane Sparks Uproar in France

Deschamps took the helm of the national team in 2012, succeeding Laurent Blanc. During his tenure, he led France to numerous successes, including winning the World Cup in 2018 and reaching the final of the 2016 European Championship.

However, the end of his era wasn't as he envisioned. His squad crashed out in the World Cup semi-finals after a 0-2 loss to Spain, and subsequently failed to secure third place, falling 4-6 to England.

In an interview with TV station M6, he stated that he would now support the national team as a quiet fan. His departure, however, sparked mixed reactions, with a well-known RMC radio journalist not holding back criticism. According to him, the former national team coach showed insufficient respect for Zidane, who is expected to take over his position, during his farewell.

"What disrespect from Deschamps towards his successor, whose name he didn't even utter once. Deschamps is making Diallo (the federation president, editor's note) a puppet. What disrespect towards his boss and successor.

He is the best coach in the history of the French national team, but this press conference is disastrous. Fourteen years is an incredibly long time anyway. It's time to call it a day," Daniel Riolo stated bluntly on the program After Foot.

Zinedine Zidane previously managed Real Madrid, with whom he notably won the Champions League three times in a row. Official confirmation of his appointment is expected in the coming days.