France boss Diacre will stay despite "destabilization operation"

France's women's national team is currently facing a crisis with captain Wendie Renard and forward pair Kadidiatou Diani and Marie-Antoinette Katoto all putting their international careers on hold ahead of the World Cup. They said they will skip the tournament if major Changes are not made by the FFF, with Katoto hinting she feels "no longer aligned with the management of the team."

The trio reportedly demand the French federation put an end to Corinne Diacre's 6-year stint in charge. However, the former France defender insists she is going nowhere.

"In view of the shameful media outburst of recent days, I wish to publicly reaffirm that I am fully determined to carry out my mission, and above all, to honor France at the next World Cup," Diacre said in a widely reported statement.

"My detractors have not hesitated to attack my personal and professional integrity without bothering with the truth.

"I will not let myself be affected by this destabilization operation, which does not take into account my sporting record, and whose only objective is a personal settling of scores."

Global players' union FIFPRO along with USA internationals Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan are among those to offer public support to the striking players. The FFF pledged to examine the matter last month.

France is drawn in Group F of the World Cup with Jamaica, Brazil, and Panama.

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