UEFA Nations League

The mood in the France camp has been one of joy and sadness, with happy reunions overshadowed by Deschamps' loss. Now, though, it's time to focus.

(Deschamps will not be there, with his deputy Stephan taking charge on the bench.) They will also play with the World Cup in Qatar in the back of their minds. The players will start the defence of their Nations League, which they want to retain, and they will play for Deschamps and his family. Until now, French national team players had to do what the federation wanted them to do in terms of marketing and sponsorship, with the FFF holding their image rights from the their first call-up to their last. It is a week that Deschamps will never forget, of course, and also a week in which so much has happened for his players. His players held a very emotional minute of silence before training on Tuesday -- his assistant Guy Stephan ran the sessions -- and Deschamps' phone was inundated by messages of grief, support and love from his squad and staff. Would there be any tension after Mbappe's choice to reject Real Madrid and stay in Paris? Hardly! The pair shared a big hug and plenty of jokes -- none of the nonsense that appeared on social media after news broke of Mbappe's decision.