Didier Deschamps is inseparable from his wife Claude: this is the “imperative instruction” that he conveyed on the field

VIDEO – Didier Deschamps has never left his wife Claude since they met in 1985. Guest on the set of the film With youOn June 30, journalist Philippe Tournon reported that the former football player had very strict instructions regarding his wife when he was on the field.

For almost 40 years, Didier Deschamps was in love with his wife Claude. More united than ever, the French national football coach, who had to temporarily withdraw from the 2026 World Cup following the death of his mother Ginette, needs his wife at the most important moments of his life, especially during his football career. At that time, the defensive midfielder should have been able to see the woman who shared his life during the competition. Guest on set With you On Tuesday, June 30, historic French team press manager Philippe Tournon said the 1998 world champion needed to attract the attention of Claude Deschamps when he was on the edge of the field. “This is indeed Didier’s demand”– assured the 82-year-old journalist.

Thus, before the matches, the coach of the French national team gave clear rules to the people responsible for accommodating families. “The ticket office managers who distributed tickets to the players’ families had an important instruction: when Didier got up from the bench and turned around, he should be able to find his wife.”– assured Philippe Tournon. The former football champion also wanted to see his son Dylan, born in 1996, from his affair with Claude Deschamps. The former press secretary of the French national team even recalled an incident when Didier Deschamps’ instructions were not followed. “One day at the 2014 World Cup, he had a microphone, and his wives were standing on the opposite podium…”he said. In front of one of the journalists from With you don’t run: “And Germany won.” The journalist did not want to comment and simply added with humor: “I’ll let you draw your own conclusions.”

PHOTO – Didier Deschamps is well surrounded: who are the members of his clan?

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Didier Deschamps returns to World Cup after mother’s death: coach says

In the middle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the French coach had to be absent due to the death of his mother. On Friday, June 26, the day of Ginette Deschamps’ funeral, the coach began his duties. “I’m fine, I’m here”confessed to the one who was replaced by Guy Stefan, Southwestthis Monday, June 29th. Before adding: “As for me, obviously it was very difficult and for the good of the French team and for my personal good it would be better if I left.”

This article was written in collaboration with 6Médias.