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PSG's Randal Kolo Muani, left, jumps for the ball with AC Milan's Fikayo Tomori during the Champions League group F soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and AC Milan at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

France coach defends striker Randal Kolo Muani despite his struggles at PSG

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France's head coach Didier Deschamps, left, celebrates a goal by France's Kylian Mbappe, right, during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between France and Poland, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

World Cup history beckons for France, Mbappe, Deschamps

By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press

France's Kylian Mbappe, jokes with teammates during a training session at the Jassim Bin Hamad stadium in Doha, Qatar, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. France will play in the World Cup against Tunisia on Nov. 30. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

France can win WCup group in style, Tunisia simply must win

By Jerome Pugmire - Associated Press

France's Olivier Giroud celebrate after he scored during the World Cup group D soccer match between France and Australia, at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Mbappe, Giroud lead defending champion France to decisive win over Australia

By Jerome Pugmire - Associated Press

France coach Deschamps signs new contract until end of 2022

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

German coach Joachim Loew looks on prior to a friendly soccer match between Germany and Peru in Sinsheim, Germany, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

Germany lacked ‘greed’ to defend WC; France to heed lessons

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

France's Kylian Mbappe, left, shoots past Germany's Jerome Boateng during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Germany and France in Munich, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

Still party time for world champion France in Nations League

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN - Associated Press

French President Emmanuel Macron reacts during the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, July 15, 2018. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

No refuge from politics but France victory a fitting climax

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

French players celebrate after bursting into a press conference by France head coach Didier Deschamps after the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, July 15, 2018. France won the final 4-2. (AP Photo/Ronald Blum)

Deschamps joins Zagallo, Beckenbauer as champ player, coach

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

France's Antoine Griezmann, points to two stars on his jersey indicating two world cup wins, as he celebrates with Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe after the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, July 15, 2018. France won the final 4-2. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

France wins 2nd World Cup title, beats Croatia 4-2

By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press

In this image taken with a slow shutter speed France's Kylian Mbappe controls the ball during the semifinal match between France and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Reasons why France will win the World Cup

By JOHN LEICESTER - Associated Press

France head coach Didier Deschamps celebrates after the the semifinal match between France and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)

Column: Deschamps poised to make coaching history for France

By JOHN LEICESTER - Associated Press

In this photo taken on Friday March 23, 2018 the French national soccer team poses before a friendly soccer match between France and Colombia in Saint-Denis, outside Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

WORLD CUP: Time for Deschamps’ talented France to win trophy

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

France's head coach Didier Deschamps awaiting the kickoff during the international friendly soccer match between Russia and France at the Saint Petersburg stadium in St.Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, March 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)

Column: A half-billion dollar problem for France’s Deschamps

By JOHN LEICESTER - Associated Press

France's players celebrate their victory in the international friendly soccer match between Russia and France at the Saint Petersburg stadium in St.Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, March 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)

France coach calls for government action against racism

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France's head coach Didier Deschamps reacts during a friendly soccer match between France and Colombia in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, Friday March 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Behind the glitz, France has problems to solve before WCup

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

Manchester United's Anthony Martial celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, at Old Trafford, in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)

Man U forward Martial earns recall to France squad

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France coach Deschamps given 2-year contract extension

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

France's head coach Didier Deschamps, center, smiles after the World Cup Group A qualifying soccer match between France and Belarus at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, Tuesday, Oct.10, 2017. France won 2-1 to qualify for the 2018 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

France has much room for improvement heading into World Cup

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring the third goal against Celta during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Celta and Real Madrid at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo, Spain, Wednesday, May 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Lalo R. Villar)

Still no place for Benzema in France squad for friendlies

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press