Didier Deschamps
World Cup hopefuls stay focused before showdown
Mar 22, 2013 00:01 EDT
With just over a year to go until the World Cup, some of Europe's leading nations are hoping to take a major step towards sealing their places in the finals in Brazil in a busy week of qualifying.
Del Bosque admits to France fears
Mar 20, 2013 14:59 EDT
Spain coach Vincente Del Bosque has admitted he fears France ahead of the two European giants' 2014 World Cup qualifier at the Stade de France next Tuesday.
Deschamps considers rotation ahead of Spain clash
Mar 18, 2013 13:58 EDT
France coach Didier Deschamps on Monday admitted that he could be persuaded to rest players for Friday's World Cup qualifier against Georgia with the following game against Spain in mind.
Debuchy out of French tests
Mar 18, 2013 12:46 EDT
Newcastle right-back Mathieu Debuchy will miss France's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Spain on March 22 and 26 with a left thigh injury, the French Football Federation said Monday, with Rod Fanni deputising.
Remy and Varane recalled for World Cup games
Mar 14, 2013 12:52 EDT
France coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday recalled injury hit striker Loic Remy in his 24-player squad to face crucial 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Spain on March 22 and 26 respectively in Paris.
France recall Remy and Varane for World Cup games
Mar 14, 2013 10:39 EDT
France coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday recalled injury hit striker Loic Remy in his 24-player squad to face crucial 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Spain on March 22 and 26 respectively in Paris.
Georgia match 'the most important' says Deschamps
Mar 12, 2013 13:41 EDT
France coach Didier Deschamps on Tuesday said that his team must concentrate on their World Cup qualifying clash with Georgia, despite a clash with Spain to come just four days later.
Loew praises Germans, Deschamps takes positives
Feb 06, 2013 20:48 EST
Germany coach Joachim Loew believes the spirit and quality shown by his makeshift side as they came from behind to beat France in Paris bodes well for the challenges that lie ahead this year.
Germany come from behind to break French curse
Feb 06, 2013 17:48 EST
Real Madrid duo Mesut Oezil and Sami Khedira combined to devastating effect as Germany came from behind to beat France 2-1 in a heavyweight showdown here on Wednesday.
France ready to test weakened Germans
Feb 05, 2013 21:11 EST
A French side that has started life in promising fashion under Didier Deschamps will pose a serious test to Germany on Wednesday, with the visitors arriving in the French capital deprived of a host of leading players.
Deschamps names attack-minded squad for Germany
Jan 31, 2013 13:49 EST
France coach Didier Deschamps called up Rennes striker Romain Alessandrini for the first time as well as recalling defenders Raphael Varane of Real Madrid and Arsenal's Bacary Sagna in his squad for the prestige friendly here against Germany next Wednesday.
Beckham signs for PSG
Jan 31, 2013 12:22 EST
Former England captain David Beckham on Thursday signed for Paris Saint-Germain in a five-month deal, fuelling hopes of a celebrity boost for French football as it faces up to an exodus of top players.
Beckham set for PSG move - reports
Jan 31, 2013 10:22 EST
Former England captain David Beckham was on Thursday set to join Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports, fuelling hopes of a celebrity boost for French football as it faces up to an exodus of top players.
France midfielder Sissoko to join Newcastle
Jan 24, 2013 12:41 EST
French Ligue 1 club Toulouse confirmed on Thursday the sale of their French international midfielder Moussa Sissoko to English Premier League outfit Newcastle United with "immediate effect."
Landreau takes Lille payoff
Dec 07, 2012 13:18 EST
France international third choice goalkeeper Mickael Landreau has taken a payoff to "amicably" break his contract with Ligue 1 side Lille, the French club confirmed on Friday.
10-man Marseille fall to Gomis-inspired Lyon
Nov 28, 2012 17:30 EST
Lyon reclaimed possession of the Ligue 1 summit on Wednesday with a rousing 4-1 win at Marseille with Bafetimbi Gomis netting a treble.
Domenech 'relieved' after revealing his story
Nov 20, 2012 11:25 EST
Former France coach Raymond Domenech said he felt a "relieved" man on the eve of the publication of his memoirs from six years at the helm of a tumultuous reign as national coach.
Domenech takes aim at French 'divas'
Nov 19, 2012 17:52 EST
Former France boss Raymond Domenech, who presided over a mutinous squad at the 2010 World Cup, Monday insisted his new book Tout Seul (all alone) was not an attempt to "settle accounts" - despite slamming midfielder Franck Ribery as a 'diva.
Prandelli sees Azzurri potential in Bleus defeat
Nov 15, 2012 06:54 EST
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli believes his side's World Cup hopes are in good hands despite suffering a fifth consecutive friendly defeat in a 2-1 reverse to old foes France.
Sweden stun England, France impress in football friendlies
Nov 15, 2012 04:20 EST
Zlatan Ibrahimovic lit up a night of friendlies most club coaches had castigated as an unnecessary intrusion into their domestic campaigns as the Swedish star scored four times to give his side a 4-2 win over England on Wednesday.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Didier Deschamps | ||
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| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Didier Claude Deschamps | |
| Date of birth | October 15, 1968 | |
| Place of birth | Bayonne, France | |
| Playing position | Defensive midfielder | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Olympique de Marseille (Coach) | |
| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1985–1989 1989–1990 1990–1991 1991–1994 1994–1999 1999–2000 2000–2001 | Nantes Olympique de Marseille Bordeaux Olympique de Marseille Juventus Chelsea Valencia Total | 110 (3) 17 (1) 37 (3) 106 (5) 124 (4) 27 (0) 13 (0) 434 (16) |
| National team | ||
| 1989–2000 | France | 103 (4) |
| Teams managed | ||
| 2001–2005 2006–2007 2009– | Monaco Juventus Olympique de Marseille | |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals | ||
