Deschamps Questions Referee's Level for World Cup Semi-Final
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France coach Didier Deschamps questioned whether the referee has the required level to officiate a World Cup semi-final.
France national team coach Didier Deschamps has raised doubts about the referee appointed for the World Cup semi-final. Speaking to the media, Deschamps said: “I will ask a question… does the referee possess the required level to manage a World Cup semi-final?”
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