FFF: Didier Deschamps extends contract with France until 2016

Didier Deschamps, manager of the French national team, has extended his post until 2016, announced Noël Le Graët, president of the FFF (French Football Federation), on the 19/11/2013.

"Didier had my full confidence and he will continue with the Blues until Euro 2016," said Noël Le Graët on the 19/11/2013. The next edition of the European Championship will be held in France from the 10/06 to 10/07/2016.

The announcement comes just after France's qualification for the 2014 World Cup, to be held in Brazil from the 12/06 to 13/07/2014. The Blues beat Ukraine 3-0 in the second leg of the European play-off, on the 19/11/2013, having lost 2-0 in Kiev in the first leg, on the 15/11/2013.

Didier Deschamps has been the manager of France since the 08/07/2012. The initial contract was for two years, with an option to renew until 2016, on the basis of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup.