Deschamps criticized the Argentines’ “unacceptable attitudes” at the World Cup

The coach of the French national team, Didier Deschamps, believed that there were “unacceptable facts and attitudes” in Argentina’s celebrations for the victory in the final of Qatar World Cup.

“Congratulations to them, they are world champions. But there are unacceptable facts and attitudes. I have no problem with them jumping and being happy, but there is no notion of respect,” he said. Deschamps in an interview with the newspaper Le Figaro published last night.

According to the French coach, “nobody deserves that”, especially the French star striker. kylian mbappeand although “later there were apologies”, “some situations went too far”.

Deschamps he took stock of the French performance in the World Cup and, despite losing the decisive final match, he was satisfied with the tournament put on by “les Bleus”.

“Even though I know what we lost, that’s how things are. You have to accept it. I’ve seen that final several times… The setting, the emotional charge, the context on the spot with the absence. of a very important player… But I liked the image of the French team”, he explained.

“With my coaching staff, we immediately felt that this group had real strength, despite the negative media context and the curse surrounding the reigning world champions. Despite the injuries, I always had confidence in my group,” he added.

Asked about what the Gauls lacked to be superior, Deschamps He considered that “not much”, but it was “enough to not lift the trophy”.

He also denied a bad relationship with Zinedine Zidane Despite the controversy that arose in the days of the announcement of his renewal as a French coach until 2026.

In that sense, he assured: “That he wants to be a coach does not bother me. A sporting rivalry has been established between us: he has nothing to do with it and neither do I. I do not consider him a rival. . Known we have each other, there is respect between us.”