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Mbappé's heartfelt farewell to Deschamps: 'You wrote history with the French National Team'
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Mbappé's heartfelt farewell to Deschamps: 'You wrote history with the French National Team'

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kylian Mbappé posted a heartfelt farewell message to departing France coach Didier Deschamps.
  • Mbappé thanked Deschamps for his contributions over 14 years, acknowledging his role in the team's resurgence and historical achievements.
  • The message expressed regret for not providing a better send-off and wished Deschamps well in his future endeavors.

Kylian Mbappé has shared a touching tribute to Didier Deschamps as the coach's 14-year tenure with the French national team concludes. Deschamps is set to manage France for the final time in the third-place match against England at the 2026 World Cup, following their semi-final exit.

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

— Kylian MbappéMbappé began his farewell message to Deschamps on social media.

Mbappé, who rose to prominence under Deschamps, posted a message on social media expressing his gratitude. He acknowledged Deschamps' significant impact on the team's revival and its historical successes, including the 2018 World Cup victory and reaching the finals of the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2016.

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

— Kylian MbappéMbappé reflected on Deschamps' impact on the French national team.

"Today is your last dance," Mbappé wrote. "You who gave us so much. We should have offered you a better ending, but we failed." He found it difficult to put into words Deschamps' contributions over the years, recognizing him as a "major player in the rebirth of this team." Mbappé added that while Deschamps' greatness may not have always been fully appreciated by the public, "time and history will take care of that."

The public did not always manage to appreciate your greatness, but time and history will take care of that.

— Kylian MbappéMbappé commented on Deschamps' legacy.

The French captain expressed his privilege in representing his country on the biggest stage for so many years under Deschamps' guidance. He described himself as fortunate to have stood alongside "one of the greatest legends of our country" and cherishes the "excellent memories" of their shared achievements. Mbappé concluded by wishing Deschamps the best in his "new adventure" and reiterating his thanks for everything he contributed to the team.

I feel privileged to have been able to stand by one of the greatest legends of our country and I keep only excellent memories of all that we have experienced and achieved together.

— Kylian MbappéMbappé expressed his honor in working with Deschamps.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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