France denied black armbands to honor Deschamps mother
The French Football Federation submitted a request to wear black armbands during their final World Cup group match to honor the mother of coach Didier Deschamps. However, this request was denied ahead of the crucial game against Norway.
The French team will now proceed with the match without the symbolic tribute as originally planned.
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