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Deschamps: Umtiti s knee injury was already serious during the World Cup, and he was worth another ending

3:28pm, 16 September 2025Football

Barcelona and Lyon former player Umtiti have announced their official retirement. He won the 2018 World Cup with the French national team. French coach Deschamps said in an interview that Umtiti could have had a different ending.

Deschamps: "Umtiti was selected for France in the 2016 European Cup. He played a very important role in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Everyone will remember the moment when he headed the ball to help us defeat Belgium and advanced to the final. For me, I certainly will not forget his other contributions."

"I still remember his tacit cooperation with Varane, his steady defense and his fighting spirit. Umtiti's knee injury was so serious that it made him very painful, but he persisted to the end with admirable courage. He deserved another career ending, but he could be proud of everything he achieved."

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