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Deschamps Turns Down Turkey Approach
France's boss stays put, rejecting Turkey as Les Bleus begin their Nations League campaign.
D. Deschamps
coach
Who
Didier Deschamps
Role
France head coach
Approach
Turkey
Outcome
Rejected
What happened. Didier Deschamps rejected an approach from Turkey. France begin their UEFA Nations League campaign against Turkey on Friday night.
- Deschamps opted to stay with France rather than take the Turkey role.
- France face Turkey in their Nations League opener on Friday.
- It marks France's first Nations League game in 14 years.
Deschamps remains in charge as France open their Nations League campaign against Turkey.
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