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France manager Didier Deschamps won't be at match vs. Norway. See why.
xCruzo Brief
France’s Group I decider against Norway on Friday, June 26 at 3 p.m. at Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) will be managed without Didier Deschamps, who is unable to travel because of family circumstances. On Tuesday, June 23, the French Football Federation said Deschamps’ mother had died and that he would return to France for her funeral. As a result, he will miss remaining training sessions at Bentley University in Waltham and the match itself. Coach Guy Stéphan, France’s assistant since 2012, will lead the team temporarily. France enters the game after 3-1 vs Senegal (June 16) and 3-0 vs Iraq (June 22), with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in both. The winner tops Group I; a draw favors France via goal differential.
xCruzo quick-read summary • Source: The Taunton Daily Gazette, Taunton, MA • Read the full article for complete information.



