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Deschamps: Evra won't captain France

March 14, 2013
By ESPN staff
Patrice Evra has been told that he will not be restored as captain of France as long as Didier Deschamps is coaching the national team.



Evra was Les Bleus skipper at the 2010 World Cup but was mired in controversy after leading a players' revolt against then-boss Raymond Domenech.

The Manchester United defender was banned by the French Football Federation for his role, and was lambasted by media and fans alike for the incident.

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