New Delhi, Delhi, India

Before France lifted the 21st FIFA World Cup, manager Didier Deschamps gave a rousing speech at finals when they went into their dressing rooms at half-time with 2-1 lead against Croatia. 

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Even though Croatia had been dominating for long spells, it was France who emerged victorious to lift their second World Cup title.

A video has emerged where Deschamps is giving the French team a composed, measured yet motivating speech.

Deschamps became just the third man to win two titles for France, first as their captain in 1998 and then guiding his side to another in 2018. 

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Antoine Griezmann, who scored a final goal with a penalty, also pitched in after the coach’s speech and told his teammates to relax. 

France ended up winning the final and the tournament 4-2, with goals from Grizmann, Paul Pogba, Kylian Mbapppe after Mario Mandzukic opened the scoreline with an own goal.