Didier Deschamps, the longest-serving manager of the France national team, has ended his 14-year tenure following a 6-4 loss to England in the World Cup third-place match on Saturday. The defeat marked the conclusion of a remarkable era for Les Bleus.
Deschamps announced his decision to step down on Saturday, citing a stifling atmosphere around him as the reason for ending his spell in the role.
Over his 14 years in charge, Deschamps restored France to the pinnacle of world football. His distinguished career with the national team included leading France to the 2018 World Cup title and achieving significant international success.