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Mbappé bids emotional farewell to departing France coach Deschamps
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Mbappé bids emotional farewell to departing France coach Deschamps

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kylian Mbappé posted an emotional farewell message to departing France coach Didier Deschamps.
  • Mbappé expressed regret that the team could not provide Deschamps with a better send-off after their World Cup semifinal exit.
  • He praised Deschamps's significant contribution to reviving the French national team over 14 years.

France captain Kylian Mbappé shared a heartfelt message on social media bidding farewell to coach Didier Deschamps, who is concluding his 14-year tenure with the national team. The Real Madrid forward posted on X (formerly Twitter) expressing deep emotion hours before France's third-place match against England.

Today is your last dance. To you, who have given us so much. We should have offered you a better ending, but we failed.

— Kylian MbappéExpressing regret over the team's inability to give coach Didier Deschamps a winning send-off.

Mbappé acknowledged the sting of France's semifinal elimination by Spain, admitting the team failed to deliver the desired final outcome for Deschamps. "Today is your last dance. To you, who have given us so much. We should have offered you a better ending, but we failed," Mbappé wrote, reflecting the team's disappointment.

Putting into words what you have brought for 14 years is very difficult, as you have been a major player in the renewal of this team.

— Kylian MbappéDescribing Didier Deschamps's significant impact on the French national team.

The French star, who debuted under Deschamps in March 2017, defended the coach's legacy, describing him as a major force behind the team's resurgence. Mbappé found it difficult to put into words Deschamps's impact over 14 years, emphasizing that the coach's greatness is not always fully appreciated but will be recognized by history. He considers himself fortunate to have played under one of France's football legends.

I feel fortunate to have been alongside one of the greatest legends of our country and I only have excellent memories of all that we have experienced and achieved together.

— Kylian MbappéReflecting on his relationship with coach Didier Deschamps.

During their time together, Mbappé became a cornerstone of 'Les Bleus,' accumulating 105 international caps, scoring 64 goals, and crucially, winning the 2018 World Cup. "I feel fortunate to have been alongside one of the greatest legends of our country and I only have excellent memories of all that we have experienced and achieved together," Mbappé concluded. He wished Deschamps the best in his future endeavors, reiterating his gratitude for the coach's contributions to the French national team.

I wish you the best in your new adventure and, again, thank you for everything you have given to this jersey that means so much to us.

— Kylian MbappéConcluding his farewell message to the departing coach.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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