“He’s not honest”, a former Blue settles scores with Didier Deschamps

Former France goalkeeper Stéphane Ruffier has criticized ex-national team manager Didier Deschamps, describing his communication as dishonest during his international career. Speaking on the podcast "La Voix des Gardiens", the retired Saint-Étienne player detailed how their relationship deteriorated around the 2014 World Cup, following shifting explanations regarding his role and goalkeeper hierarchy behind Hugo Lloris, Steve Mandanda, and Mickaël Landreau.

Ruffier denied rumors that he refused to serve as France's third-choice goalkeeper, clarifying that he directly confronted Deschamps over his changing narrative. According to Ruffier, this candid confrontation displeased Deschamps and ultimately ended his international career following his final appearance against Denmark in March 2015.