José Alcocer: France's U17 Coach to World Cup Observer
José Alcocer, coach of France's U17 team in the Euro semi-finals, will become a World Cup observer for Les Bleus, scouting opponents for Didier Deschamps.
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José Alcocer, coach of France's U17 team in the Euro semi-finals, will become a World Cup observer for Les Bleus, scouting opponents for Didier Deschamps.
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