Insurmountable break: France’s football association separates from national coach

Status: 09.03.2023 1:56 p.m

The French Football Federation (FFF) is parting ways with the coach of the women’s national team, Corinne Diacre. There is an insurmountable break with the squad players, which harms the interests of the national team, the association said.

The FFF recognizes the commitment and seriousness of Diacre and her staff in carrying out their task. But the differences seemed irreconcilable. A successor will be sought at short notice.

Diacre (48) has long been criticized for her leadership style and lack of success in tournaments. Several players had announced their retirement from the national team in the past few days.

Additional post is to come

In this context, the FFF stated that the way in which the players expressed their criticism was no longer acceptable in the future. The intention is to create an additional post between the Executive Committee and the coach in the management of the women’s national team.

Diacre had held the post since 2017, her contract actually ran until 2024. On Wednesday, Diacre had spoken of alleged propaganda against her person. She is determined to fulfill her mission at the upcoming Women’s World Cup this year with the France national team.

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