France to Face Israel Amidst Tension and Team Transition
As the French national football team prepares to host Israel on November 14, 2023, heightened security measures and political tensions overshadow the sporting event. Coach Didier Deschamps emphasizes the need to focus on the match despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The team, missing star Kylian Mbappé and others, only needs one point to qualify for the Nations League quarter-finals. Deschamps plans to use the match for player evaluations as he works on building a competitive squad for the future, with N’Golo Kanté named captain.