# Bartoli praises Deschamps as a winner and true friend

Former tennis champion Marion Bartoli described France manager Didier Deschamps as a winner and a true friend in a recent interview. The comments highlight the strong personal rapport between the two sports figures. This praise comes as Deschamps continues to lead the French national football team.

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- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c77y2151e4go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:03:14 GMT