Press review: France v Norway and grieving Deschamps | OneFootball

This Wednesday, June 24, the French press (from a sporting point of view) had nothing directly focused on Paris Saint-Germain. Instead, quite logically, the spotlight was on the French national team. There was a look back at the victory over Iraq (Matchday 2 of the World Cup) late in the night, with an interruption that disrupted everyone, including the newspapers. They are now turning their attention to Friday’s match against Norway (Matchday 3). There was also the terrible news of the death of coach Didier Deschamps’ mother, and he returned to France for a few days.

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

The win over Iraq came in special circumstances, with a match played during the night in French time and extended by two hours because of a storm. That is also why the press covered it a little late. At least the team managed to stay in the game and deserved to secure qualification for the round of 16.

Now, attention must turn to Friday’s match against Norway at 9 p.m. in the battle for first place. Les Bleus have the advantage of being ahead on goal difference (+1). However, the context will once again be very unusual.

This time, it is Didier Deschamps’ difficult situation that will inevitably be on everyone’s minds. We can only wish him strength once again. There is no doubt about the support of the squad and the staff. It could even become an extra source of strength for this match and the World Cup.

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