Paris — France coach Didier Deschamps said Friday’s 3-2 home defeat by Colombia in a friendly served as a timely warning for Les Bleus, less than three months before the World Cup in Russia. France appeared to have the match under control as they took a 2-0 lead inside 26 minutes, but then lost their way. "I felt the players did not meet the requirements of high-level football," Deschamps said. "My squad listen to me but sometimes they can slip." Reuters
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