France's coach Didier Deschamps expressed dismay following his team's World Cup semi-final loss to Spain on Tuesday, describing the squad as "devastated" by the result. Deschamps also directed criticism toward the match official, referee Ivan Barton of El Salvador.
The coach's comments indicate disappointment both with the team's performance and with aspects of the match administration. By questioning the referee's decisions, Deschamps raised concerns about how the game was officiated during the semi-final encounter.
The defeat eliminates France from further World Cup competition, ending their hopes of advancing to the tournament's final.
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