After the French team regretted to bid farewell to this year's European Cup, the president of the French Football Federation, Philippe Diallo, received an exclusive interview with the "Team Newspaper", giving a comprehensive and in-depth response to the performance of the French team, the future of the head coach, Didier Deschamps, as well as the team's style of play and other issues.
Diallo gave a positive assessment of France's performance at this year's Euros, saying that the team achieved its goal of reaching the semifinals, proving its competitiveness and status as a soccer powerhouse. Despite the regret of not reaching the final, the professionalism and pursuit of excellence shown by the team deserves to be recognized.
Regarding the future of manager Didier Deschamps, Diallo made it clear that Deschamps' contract is still valid and that there is no reason to question his contract given his outstanding performances in the past. Diallo also revealed that he will have an in-depth conversation with Deschamps over the next few days to analyze the shortcomings of the semi-final and discuss how to continue to push France forward. He emphasized the need for the French team to continue along the current direction, maintaining the qualities of unity and solidity.
Responding to criticism that the way France plays is boring, Diallo said he understands the criticism but believes the team has shown the qualities of solidity and unity against strong opponents. He admitted that the team has deficiencies in offense, but that is something the team needs to continue to work on. Diallo also pointed out that although the game may not have been exciting, the French team still has a large fan base and supporters who are still deeply attached to the team.
On the question of whether Deschamps wishes to remain in charge until 2026, Diallo said he will communicate further with him to find out what he thinks. He emphasized that he must respect contracts and achievements, noting that Deschamps has led France to notable achievements over the past few years, including qualifying for the 2022 World Cup finals and qualifying for the semifinals of this year's Europa League. As such, he believes that Deschamps is qualified to continue as France's manager.
Finally, Diallo also spoke about the unity within the team. He said that during the trip to Germany, he felt great unity and cohesion within the team. Whether it is between the players or between the players and the coaching staff, all maintain a good relationship. This unity and cohesion is one of the important guarantees that the French team can achieve good results.
