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'We Should've Offered You Better Ending…': Mbappe Pens Emotional Farewell Note For Deschamps

By IANS News July 19, 2026 • 11:34 AM View: 98

FIFA World Cup: France striker Kylian Mbappe penned an emotional note for coach Didier Deschamps, who is departing after 14 years of exceptional dedication to Les Bleus and French football.

France finished fourth in the FIFA World Cup 2026 after going down 4-6 to England. It marked Deschamps' farewell as France manager after 14 years in charge. The 57-year-old took over an underachieving side from Laurent Blanc in 2012 and led it to a second crown in 2018.

"You who gave us so much. We should have offered you a better ending, but we failed.