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Didier Deschamps
Born: October 15, 1968
Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)
Hometown: Bayonne, France
Nationality: 
French
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FrenchPosition: Defensive midfielder
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| Managerial | 2012- | France |
Sports Mole has 1,189 articles about Didier Deschamps. Articles 1 to 40:
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France lineup vs. Spain: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League semi-final clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Thursday's UEFA Nations League semi-final clash with Spain.Jun 3, 22:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Flamine-yamal.jpg "Spain attacker Lamine Yamal on March 23, 2025")
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League semi-final clash between Spain and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 3, 22:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F23%2Frayan-cherki_1.jpg "France's Rayan Cherki on June 2, 2025")
Man City transfer news: Rayan Cherki delivers fresh update on Lyon future, responds to speculation
Rayan Cherki delivers a fresh update on his future at Lyon and responds to speculation linking him with a summer transfer to Manchester City.Jun 2, 17:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fmartin-zubimendi.jpg "Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi on August 24, 2024")
Arsenal 'on verge' of £51m Martin Zubimendi deal: When could Spain international make Gunners debut?
Arsenal are allegedly on the verge of securing the signature of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in a £51m deal.May 28, 12:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fluka-modric-kylian-mbappe.jpg "Croatia's Luka Modric and France's Kylian Mbappe on July 15, 2018")
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Croatia and France.
Mar 24, 09:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fousmane-dembelea.jpg "France's Ousmane Dembelea celebrates scoring on March 23, 2025")
France 2-0 Croatia (a.e.t, 5-4 pens): Highlights, man of the match, stats from dramatic Nations League quarter-final
France are through to the UEFA Nations League semi-finals thanks to a 5-4 penalty-shootout win over Croatia following a 2-2 aggregate draw at the Stade de France.Mar 23, 22:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Falisson-becker.jpg "Liverpool and Brazil's Alisson Becker pictured on March 20, 2025")
Alisson Becker issues injury update as Liverpool goalkeeper shares Instagram photo after Brazil withdrawal
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker delivers an update on his head injury after the 32-year-old was forced to withdraw from the Brazil squad earlier this week.Mar 22, 12:09
Liverpool issue Alisson Becker injury statement as Arne Slot receives Ryan Gravenberch update
Liverpool's Alisson Becker withdraws from the Brazil national team due to a head injury, but the Reds receive reassuring news on Ryan Gravenberch.Mar 21, 17:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fibrahima-konate_1.jpg "Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate pictured on October 23, 2024")
France lineup vs. Croatia: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League clash as Ibrahima Konate dropped
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Sunday's UEFA Nations League quarter-final second leg against Croatia.Mar 21, 13:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fdidier-deschamps.jpg "France manager Didier Deschamps pictured on March 19, 2025")
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between France and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 21, 13:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fibrahima-konate_2.jpg "Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate pictured on October 23, 2024")
Liverpool receive Ibrahima Konate update from Didier Deschamps after triple injury scare for Arne Slot
France head coach Didier Deschamps plays down concerns that Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate suffered an injury in Thursday's UEFA Nations League loss to Croatia.Mar 21, 12:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Falisson-becker_1.jpg "Liverpool's Alisson Becker pictured on March 5, 2025")
Liverpool injury news: What's the latest on Alisson Becker's worrying head injury?
Brazil doctor Rodrigo Lasmar provides an update on the head injury that Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker suffered against Colombia.Mar 21, 12:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fante-budimir_1.jpg "Ante Budimir of Croatia after scoring against France, on March 20, 2025")
Croatia 2-0 France: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Ivan Perisic gives hosts UEFA Nations League quarter-final lead
Sports Mole looks at the highlights, man of the match, and stats from Thursday's Nations League clash between Croatia and France.Mar 20, 21:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F08%2Fkylian-mbappe_1.jpg "Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Manchester City on February 19, 2025")
France lineup vs. Croatia: Predicted XI for Nations League quarter-final first-leg clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Thursday's UEFA Nations League quarter-final first-leg clash with Croatia.Mar 18, 23:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fdidier-deschamps.jpg "Didier Deschamps coach of France during the UEFA European Championships semi final - 9th July 2024.")
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between Croatia and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 18, 23:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Flucas-chevalier.jpg "Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier on October 18, 2024")
Man United 'identify £34m Andre Onana replacement' as Ruben Amorim faces four-way transfer battle
Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier reportedly 'grabs the attention' of Manchester United, who are debating whether to pursue an Andre Onana upgrade this summer.Mar 16, 08:39
Real Madrid win and Chelsea lose as Didier Deschamps announces France squad for Nations League
Kylian Mbappe makes a return to the France squad for March's UEFA Nations League double-header with Croatia, while Desire Doue also earns his first senior call-up.Mar 13, 13:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F50%2Fruben-amorim.jpg "Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on December 1, 2024")
Man United's cost of sacking Ruben Amorim 'revealed' as Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces £20m decision
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim would allegedly be in line for a hefty £12m payoff if he is sacked by the Red Devils in the summer.Feb 27, 07:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Floic-bade.jpg "Sevilla's Loic Bade on September 1, 2024")
Aston Villa transfer news: Ex-Nottingham Forest loanee in talks to return to Premier League?
Aston Villa allegedly join the race to sign a player who has previously spent a loan spell with Midlands rivals Nottingham Forest.Jan 15, 09:53
Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot's side 'have advantage' over Newcastle in race for Virgil van Dijk replacement
Liverpool are reportedly ahead of fellow Premier League side Newcastle United in the race to sign a La Liga centre-back who is valued at around £20m.Jan 14, 14:17
Didier Deschamps to leave France job: Who could replace 56-year-old after 2026 World Cup?
France head coach Didier Deschamps confirms that he will step down from his position after the 2026 World Cup, with Zinedine Zidane among his possible successors.Jan 8, 10:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Ftrent-alexander-arnold.jpg "Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured on October 23, 2024")
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'tracking the progress' of Premier League right-back as possible Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement
Liverpool are reportedly tracking the progress of Chelsea's Malo Gusto, shortlisting him as a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold.Dec 18, 13:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fkylian-mbappe.jpeg "Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe on September 24, 2024")
Kylian Mbappe: Rape investigation 'involving Real Madrid star' dropped due to insufficient evidence, lead investigator confirms
Swedish prosecutors confirm that they have dropped a rape investigation that was reportedly launched in connection with Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe's visit to Stockholm in October.Dec 12, 13:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fwilliam-saliba.jpg "Arsenal defender William Saliba on September 22, 2024")
Arsenal 'earmark William Saliba replacement' as £80m Man City, Liverpool battle emerges
Arsenal reportedly identify RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba as a possible successor to William Saliba if the latter is lured to Real Madrid.Nov 22, 23:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Farne-slot.jpg "Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on November 5, 2024")
Liverpool boss Arne Slot 'eyeing up' £70m player Jurgen Klopp missed out on
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is reportedly pushing for the £70m capture of Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram, who was wanted by Jurgen Klopp during his time at Anfield.Nov 19, 14:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F42%2Frandal-kolo-muani.jpg "France's Randal Kolo Muani celebrates scoring on October 14, 2024")
France lineup vs. Italy: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League match, with Mbappe's replacement to be decided
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash with Italy.Nov 15, 11:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fmateo-retegui.jpg "Mateo Retegui of Italy, October 2024")
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Italy and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 15, 10:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fjules-kounde.jpg "Jules Kounde of France and Liel Abada of Israel on November 14, 2024")
France 0-0 Israel: Highlights, man of the match, stats
Wasteful France progress to the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals despite failing to find the breakthrough against a stern Israel defence.Nov 14, 21:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fsandro-tonali_1.jpg "Italy's Sandro Tonali celebrates his goal on November 14, 2024")
Belgium 0-1 Italy: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Azzurri qualify for Nations League finals
Sandro Tonali scores the only goal as Italy reach the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals thanks to a 1-0 win away in Belgium.Nov 14, 21:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Federson.jpg "Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson pictured on August 31, 2024")
Man City transfer news: Citizens 'set sights' on Serie A goalkeeper as 'ideal' Ederson replacement
Manchester City are reportedly setting their sights on AC Milan and France goalkeeper Mike Maignan as an ideal candidate to replace current first-choice stopper Ederson.Nov 12, 16:47
![Kylian Mbappe in action for France in June 2024 [IMAGO]](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/thumbor/Y8vYL6BTNbBB6DPLul4Bzeo1Tlg=/87x65/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F25%2Fkylian-mbappe_6.jpg "Kylian Mbappe in action for France in June 2024 [IMAGO]")
France lineup vs. Israel: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Thursday's UEFA Nations League clash with Israel.Nov 12, 07:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F42%2Frankol.jpg "France's Randal Kolo Muani celebrates scoring on October 14, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between France and Israel, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 12, 07:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fwesley-fofana.jpg "Chelsea's Wesley Fofana pictured on September 1, 2024")
Chelsea injury news: Will Wesley Fofana represent France in UEFA Nations League?
France are reportedly left with a decision to make over whether to use Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana in their upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures.Nov 11, 11:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Fkylian-mbappe.jpg "Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe on October 22, 2024")
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe considering quitting France team after Deschamps snub?
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe is reportedly considering quitting the France national team after being omitted from the squad for their upcoming internationals. Nov 9, 13:27
Kylian Mbappe: Carlo Ancelotti confident Real Madrid star will bounce back from France snub
Carlo Ancelotti is confident that Kylian Mbappe can turn his form around at Real Madrid after the forward was left out of the French national team by Didier Deschamps.Nov 9, 00:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fkylian-mbappe.jpg "Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe reacts on November 5, 2024")
Kylian Mbappe out of France squad: Didier Deschamps explains Real Madrid star's shock snub
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe is left out of the France squad for their Nations League matches against Israel and Italy in what Didier Deschamps labels a one-off decision.Nov 7, 15:12
Liverpool transfer news: Van Dijk replacement reportedly identified for January move
Sevilla are reportedly willing to listen to reasonable offers for Liverpool-linked defender Loic Bade in the January transfer window.Oct 16, 18:25
France boss Didier Deschamps makes Kylian Mbappe admission amid rape allegations
France head coach Didier Deschamps addresses reports claiming that Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe is being investigated for rape in Sweden.Oct 15, 15:23
Belgium 1-2 France: Highlights, man of the match, stats from Nations League thriller
Sports Mole previews Monday's Nations League clash between Belgium and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 14, 20:44
Kylian Mbappe laments 'fake news' after Sweden rape investigation during international break
Real Madrid and France forward Kylian Mbappe responds to news reports linking him to an investigation concerning a suspected rape at the hotel in Sweden.Oct 14, 16:49
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