End of incredible Deschamps era as France exit World Cup with a whimper

Didier Deschamps' long era as France's national team coach draws to a close this Saturday in the World Cup third-place play-off, BBC Sport reports—an ending that falls short of his ambitions. After years leading the national side, he exits not in pursuit of the trophy, but in a consolation match.

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