[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-why-deschamps-chose-risser-france-s-wc-gk-plan":61,"news-related-why-deschamps-chose-risser-france-s-wc-gk-plan-en":101,"news-related-match-why-deschamps-chose-risser-france-s-wc-gk-plan-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39,"hostCities":40},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-37,-20,"finished_recent",false,[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"Atlanta","Boston","Dallas","East Rutherford","Guadalajara","Houston","Kansas City","Los Angeles","Mexico City","Miami","Monterrey","New-York","New York New Jersey","Philadelphia","San-Francisco","San Francisco Bay Area","Seattle","Toronto","Vancouver","Zapopan",{"article":62},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":63,"category":64,"excerpt":65,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":66,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":67,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":68,"slug":69,"sourceName":70,"sourceURL":71,"teamId":72,"teamName":73,"teamIds":74,"teamNames":87,"title":100},"As France manager Didier Deschamps prepares for his final World Cup campaign, emotions are running high. In a recent press conference, the 56-year-old tactician opened up about the significance of his last dance on the international stage, emphasizing that the French national team remains his sole focus.\n\n\"I am aware that some of the moments I am currently living are the last,\" Deschamps reflected, according to reporting from L'Equipe. \"It's a special emotion. I'm handling it well because the France team is above everything. All my energy, our energy, is devoted to the upcoming competition.\"\n\nThat awareness underpins every decision he makes, including his squad selection. With the World Cup on the horizon, Deschamps had to make tough calls to assemble a group capable of contending for the title. One of the most surprising choices was the inclusion of little-known goalkeeper Robin Risser as the third-choice option.\n\nThe goalkeeping hierarchy behind established number one Mike Maignan has been a topic of debate. Lucas Chevalier, long seen as a promising deputy, faces a complicated situation. Deschamps noted that Chevalier's circumstances, already delicate in March, remain unresolved, leaving the door open for others.\n\nAlphonse Areola, the experienced West Ham backup, was another candidate, but his lack of regular starting football counted against him. \"He has lived through a lot and has experience,\" Deschamps said, \"but in the last six months, his playing time has been limited, and he is not a starter.\"\n\nMeanwhile, Hugo Lloris, the legendary former captain and World Cup winner, was never in contention for a return as a third-string goalkeeper. Deschamps made it clear that Lloris had not put himself forward for such a role, shutting down any speculation about a nostalgic call-up.\n\nInstead, Deschamps turned to Robin Risser, a young goalkeeper who has caught the eye with his performances this season. \"Robin has had a very good season,\" the coach explained, \"and the predominant criterion is sporting merit.\" The decision underscores Deschamps's commitment to picking players on current form rather than reputation.\n\nRisser's rise to the senior squad represents a bet on youth and potential. While he may not see playing time in the tournament, his presence in the group offers valuable experience and signals a changing of the guard between the posts for Les Bleus. It also raises questions about whether he could leapfrog Chevalier in the long-term pecking order.\n\nFor Deschamps, balancing experience and freshness has been a hallmark of his tenure. The 2018 World Cup triumph was built on a blend of seasoned leaders and emerging stars, and he appears to be following a similar blueprint now, albeit with the emotional weight of a farewell tour.\n\nAs the tournament approaches, every decision will be scrutinized. Yet Deschamps's focus remains unwavering. \"There were important decisions to make to put ourselves in the best conditions,\" he stated, convinced that Risser's selection is the right one for the squad's balance. Whether the gamble pays off will only be revealed on the grandest stage.\n\nBased on reporting from L'Equipe.","news","Didier Deschamps details his final tournament emotions and explains third-goalkeeper Robin Risser's surprise World Cup call-up, stressing sporting criteria.","330476954090213377","0","2026-05-14T20:21:56Z","why-deschamps-chose-risser-france-s-wc-gk-plan","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FDidier-deschamps-sur-ses-choix-pour-la-coupe-du-monde-eduardo-camavinga-a-le-droit-de-m-en-vouloir-je-le-comprends\u002F1675847#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326222711447621632","France",[72,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86],"326222767416414208","326257536112005120","326257537865224192","326257556060114944","326257561546264576","326257571990081536","326257581133664256","326257546153168896","326222707169431552","326255038768877568","326255044473131008","326257534560112640",[73,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99],"Lesotho","Monaco","Estoril","Estudiantes L.P.","Sonderjyske","Montpellier","Montedio Yamagata","West Ham","Anderlecht","Hammarby FF","Hamrun Spartans","Hamburger SV","Why Deschamps Chose Risser: France's WC GK Plan",[102,127,159,188],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":103,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":104,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":67,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":105,"slug":106,"sourceName":70,"sourceURL":107,"teamId":108,"teamName":109,"teamIds":110,"teamNames":118,"title":126},"Guéla Doué scored and assisted as Ivory Coast beat France 2-1 in a friendly, outshining his brother Désiré who featured for Les Bleus in the sibling showdown.","338200147588550657","2026-06-05T04:00:00Z","guela-doue-downs-brother-s-france-ivorian-2-1-win","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FUn-but-et-une-passe-decisive-contre-la-france-la-soiree-de-reve-pour-guela-doue-avec-la-cote-d-ivoire\u002F1681944#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326222712533946368","Ivory Coast",[108,72,111,112,113,75,114,115,77,116,117,83],"326255037997125632","326257536145559552","326222711401484288","326257536078450688","326257536296554496","326257686389723136","326257535994564608",[109,73,119,120,121,88,122,123,90,124,125,96],"Strasbourg","Rennes","Belgium","Paris Saint Germain","Auxerre","Together","Nantes","Guéla Doué downs brother's France: Ivorian 2-1 win",{"awayTeamId":128,"awayTeamName":129,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":130,"homeTeamId":131,"homeTeamName":132,"id":133,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":134,"matchName":135,"publishedAt":136,"slug":137,"sourceName":138,"sourceURL":139,"teamId":131,"teamName":132,"teamIds":140,"teamNames":149,"title":158},"326222712622026752","South Africa","Shakira & Burna Boy sing 'Dai Dai' at 2026 World Cup opener June 11 in Mexico City, with J Balvin, Tyla. 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