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The strategist of the French national team Didier Deschamps extended his contract with the country's football federation until 2016. Deschamps secured a new contract only after the team earned a ticket to the World Cup in Brazil. After losing the first match in Ukraine with a score of 0-2, the French team came back home and defeated their opponents 3-0, securing a place in next year's World Cup. After the victory, D. Deschamps did not spare praise for his players: "It's football magic. Just four days ago we were in a bad situation, but tonight the players were fantastic." "I never doubted our abilities, because this was a match of great importance, and France's qualification for the World Cup means a lot," continued the strategist. "A tradition emerges when the French play excellently when they have nowhere to retreat. The team showed determination in this match and played with all their heart. Now we are capable of achieving high goals," Deschamps concluded.
