France manager Didier Deschamps has slammed FIFA for organising the 2030 World Cup in three continents, involving six countries. Deschamps minced no words while expressing his displeasure over the logistics of the tournament.

France manager Didier Deschamps has slammed FIFA for organising the 2030 World Cup in three continents, involving six countries. Deschamps minced no words while expressing his displeasure over the logistics of the tournament. The French boss stated that the South American nations will have a 'distinct' advantage when the World Cup matches are held in their backyard. “Beyond the fact that it’s a trend, organising it over multiple countries, there is also the distinctive aspect of matches being held on the continent of South America. I don’t know which countries will be involved, it will mean that the South American countries will be at an advantage and then the other countries will have to move around," Deschamps said in a press conference. The World Cup-winning player and manager urged for more 'coherence' in the decision-making process from FIFA. "I don’t know who makes the decisions, but I won’t hide from you the fact that I like things that are, on a sporting and ethical level, coherent. I don’t think there is much coherence there." FIFA announces 2030 WC plans Last week, FIFA announced its plans to host the 2030 World Cup across Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay - with all six nations automatically qualifying for the marquee event. The decision was made at a virtual meeting of the FIFA council which will need to be confirmed by all 211 FIFA members present at an event, likely to take place before the FIFA congress. "In 2030, the FIFA World Cup will unite three continents and six countries, inviting the entire world to join in the celebration of the beautiful game, the Centenary and the FIFA World Cup itself," FIFA said in a statement. Also read | 2030 Football World Cup to be held in Europe, Africa and South America, announces FIFA FIFA said the World Cup matches were being held in South America as part of the centenary celebration of the first World Cup held in Uruguay. According to FIFA, the three South American nations will organise one match each with the first of the three matches taking place at the stadium where it all began - the mythical Estádio Centenário, located in the Uruguayan capital city of Montevideo. While the decision by FIFA ended months of jostling among the continental confederations vying to receive the hosting rights, it has opened another can of worms as the likes of Deschamps openly express their discontent. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

France manager Didier Deschamps slams FIFA for holding 2030 World Cup in three continents

Didier Deschamps has not made any decision about his immediate future as the national coach after France lost in the World Cup final against Argentina. "Even if we'd won, I wouldn't reply to that question tonight," said the 54-year-old Frenchman.

Didier Deschamps has not made any decision about his immediate future as the national coach after France lost in the World Cup final against Argentina. "Even if we'd won, I wouldn't reply to that question tonight," said the 54-year-old Frenchman. "Obviously I am very sad. I will have a meeting with the president at the start of the new year and you will know after that." Despite speculations that France played with less-than-100 per cent fit players due to a bout of illness across the camp, Deschamps maintained that the playing XI only had the fit players. "The squad has been facing a tricky situation...maybe that had a physical and psychological impact. But I had no concerns about the players who started. They were 100 per cent fit but we only had four days since the last match so perhaps there is some tiredness." France lost to Argentina 2-4 on penalties after the game ended level after extra time. Though, the game reached the penalties, France, at one point stared at a tame defeat as Argentina ran riot with their aggressive play. Deschamps was tactically outmuscled by his compatriot Lionel Scaloni in the first half of the game, which proved to be decisive as France were left chasing the match throughout. WATCH: Argentine players mock Kylian Mbappe in the dressing room after World Cup victory Scalnoi brought his big match player Ángel Di María in place of Leandro Parades as the only change into the squad. With Ousmane Dembele not tracking back and Aurelien Tchouameni loitering high up the pitch, Scaloni's plan was to overload the left side with Mac Allister and Di Maria teaming up. The ploy worked like a charm as the Argentine midfield sifted such balls to Di Maria with regular precision. The first goal came this way after Di Maria earned the penalty which was slotted easily by Messi. Furthermore, Messi drifted in the right half-spaces and made incisive passes Rabiot was caught central and Mbappe did not press intelligently. It took several tweaks from Deschamps like hooking Giroud and Dembele in the first half and later pressing in a 4-4-2 manner to arrest the slide. Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Mesmerising Messi’s Argentina fulfill the dream by beating France on penalties in final Deschamps was chasing a second consecutive World Cup title with the French side. However, after the defeat, rumours of Zinedine Zidane taking his place have started to do the rounds. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

FIFA World Cup 2022: Didier Deschamps gives an update on his future as France's head coach

Striker Kylian Mbappe will bounce back from missing the decisive penalty in France's shootout loss to Switzerland on Monday that saw the world champions exit Euro 2020 at the last-16 stage, coach Didier Deschamps said.

The French threw away a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 in normal time, and after a goalless extra time, they crashed out when Mbappe's penalty was saved by Swiss keeper Yann Sommer.

Deschamps said the striker and the rest of the team would learn from their tournament disappointment

"It will help everyone I think. Kylian, even if he didn't score a goal (at the Euros), he was decisive in many actions that we had, and he took responsibility to take this penalty," he told a news conference.

"No one is really angry with him. I talked to our players, we know the strength of this team, we've had many magnificent moments together -- today it really hurts, there's lots of sadness," he added.

The 52-year-old coach dismissed suggestions none of Mbappe's teammates went to comfort him after his spot-kick was saved.

"The whole group is united in the dressing room. No-one talks about 'you made this mistake' or 'you made that mistake', Kylian knows his responsibility," added Deschamps.

France were 3-1 up and cruising with 15 minutes to go after a superb goal by Paul Pogba, but the dogged Swiss scored twice to force extra time before eventually going through to face Spain in the quarter-finals in St Petersburg on Friday.

"Today we were against a strong Swiss team, they gave us some problems in the first half, and of course France is used to having compact opponents," Deschamps explained.

"We scored our second goal in the second half which changed everything and, if you want, 10 minutes before the end we could have managed our two-goal advantage better."

Kingsley Coman hit the bar in the final seconds of normal time as luck seemed to desert the world champions when they needed it most, but Deschamps was not complaining.

"In extra time there were some final chances that we had, and penalties are always like that. It hurts, but you have to accept it -- that's&nbsp;football," he said.

"Mostly we're on the good end, but today we're not and everyone is really sad. Everyone is really disappointed."

Striker Kylian Mbappe will bounce back from missing the decisive penalty in France's shootout loss to Switzerland on Monday that saw the world champions exit Euro 2020 at the last-16 stage, coach Didier Deschamps said.

Striker Kylian Mbappe will bounce back from missing the decisive penalty in France's shootout loss to Switzerland on Monday that saw the world champions exit Euro 2020 at the last-16 stage, coach Didier Deschamps said. The French threw away a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 in normal time, and after a goalless extra time, they crashed out when Mbappe's penalty was saved by Swiss keeper Yann Sommer. Deschamps said the striker and the rest of the team would learn from their tournament disappointment "It will help everyone I think. Kylian, even if he didn't score a goal (at the Euros), he was decisive in many actions that we had, and he took responsibility to take this penalty," he told a news conference. "No one is really angry with him. I talked to our players, we know the strength of this team, we've had many magnificent moments together -- today it really hurts, there's lots of sadness," he added. The 52-year-old coach dismissed suggestions none of Mbappe's teammates went to comfort him after his spot-kick was saved. "The whole group is united in the dressing room. No-one talks about 'you made this mistake' or 'you made that mistake', Kylian knows his responsibility," added Deschamps. France were 3-1 up and cruising with 15 minutes to go after a superb goal by Paul Pogba, but the dogged Swiss scored twice to force extra time before eventually going through to face Spain in the quarter-finals in St Petersburg on Friday. "Today we were against a strong Swiss team, they gave us some problems in the first half, and of course France is used to having compact opponents," Deschamps explained. "We scored our second goal in the second half which changed everything and, if you want, 10 minutes before the end we could have managed our two-goal advantage better." Kingsley Coman hit the bar in the final seconds of normal time as luck seemed to desert the world champions when they needed it most, but Deschamps was not complaining. "In extra time there were some final chances that we had, and penalties are always like that. It hurts, but you have to accept it -- that's football," he said. "Mostly we're on the good end, but today we're not and everyone is really sad. Everyone is really disappointed."

Euro 2020: Kylian Mbappe will bounce back after penalty miss, says Didier Deschamps

Manchester United winger Anthony Martial wants to leave the Premier League club due to a deadlock in contract negotiations, according to his agent Philippe Lamboley.

Martial, 22, has a year left on his current contract but talks of a renewal remained stagnant over the past few months.

"After thinking about all the possibilities and scenarios, Anthony wants to leave Manchester United," Lamboley told French news outlet RMC Sport.

"I think that when Manchester United, which is the most powerful club in the world ... do not find an agreement in eight months of negotiations, it is because they do not really want to make him an important member of the team."

Lamboley admitted that United will have the final say in the matter.

"... Important to remember that he is under contract, that Manchester United will have the last word and that we will respect the decision of the club."

Martial, who was limited to 18 Premier League starts last season, was not picked for Didier Deschamps's French squad for the World Cup.

Martial, 22, has a year left on his current contract but talks of a renewal remained stagnant over the past few months

Manchester United winger Anthony Martial wants to leave the Premier League club due to a deadlock in contract negotiations, according to his agent Philippe Lamboley. Martial, 22, has a year left on his current contract but talks of a renewal remained stagnant over the past few months. "After thinking about all the possibilities and scenarios, Anthony wants to leave Manchester United," Lamboley told French news outlet RMC Sport. "I think that when Manchester United, which is the most powerful club in the world ... do not find an agreement in eight months of negotiations, it is because they do not really want to make him an important member of the team." Lamboley admitted that United will have the final say in the matter. "... Important to remember that he is under contract, that Manchester United will have the last word and that we will respect the decision of the club." Martial, who was limited to 18 Premier League starts last season, was not picked for Didier Deschamps's French squad for the World Cup.

Anthony Martial wants to leave Manchester United as contract talks stall - agent