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France manager Didier Deschamps has told national hero Thierry Henry that he will be the “enemy” of the county during the World Cup semi-final against Belgium.
Deschamps played alongside Henry in the team that won the 1998 World Cup as hosts 20 years ago.
But the two will be rivals on Tuesday night, with Henry currently working as assistant to Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez.
And Deschamps has said there will be no love lost between the pair.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Fernando Muslera - 4 out of 10 Had shown signs of nerves before his awful blunder that sealed his side's elimination.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Martin Caceres - 6 Failed to show his usual willingness to get forward, but proved dangerous at set-pieces. Almost headed an immediate equaliser following Varane's opener.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Jose Gimenez - 7 Began the game by raking his studs down Giroud's achilles and ended it in tears. Was decent in between.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Diego Godin - 6 As imperious as ever in defence but blew a big chance to equalise at the other end.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Diego Laxalt - 6 Kept busy by the presence of Mbappe and Pavard on his flank, but battled well throughout.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Lucas Torreira - 6 The Arsenal-bound midfielder caused early trouble for the French with some testing dead ball deliveries into the box.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Nahitan Nandez - 7 A tenacious presence on the right, he was Uruguay's most dangerous outlet until France took charge.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Matias Vecino - 6 Often drifted off the left flank to battle with Pogba, and showed himself to be a danger when Uruguay broke forward.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Rodrigo Bentancur - 6 Showed moments of great skill behind the forwards, but also ill-discipline. Picked up his second booking of the tournament for a needless foul that would have ruled him out of a semi-final.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Cristhian Stuani - 5 In for the injured Cavani but failed to provide the same attacking impetus. Let down by his link up play.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Luis Suarez - 6 Never stopped chasing lost causes, but made no impact up front and failed to register an attempt on goal.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Hugo Lloris - 8 The captain earned his clean sheet and produced an incredible one-handed save to deny Caceres just before half-time.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Benjamin Pavard - 7 Impressed again with his desire to get forward, even after taking a battering from Suarez while performing defensive duties.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Raphael Varane - 8 Recovered after a shaky start to dominate, and even opened the scoring with a fine headed goal.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Samuel Umtiti - 7 Another who felt the presence of Suarez but gave as good as he got in a physical battle.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Lucas Hernandez - 6 Given a tough time by the direct nature of Nandez on the wing, he grew in confidence in the second half.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Paul Pogba - 6 Often looked uncomfortable as Uruguay allowed France little room to operate.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Ngolo Kante - 7 As reliable and effective as ever in midfield, making a number of important interceptions.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Kylian Mbappe - 6 After all the hype, he fluffed an early effort when unmarked that threw him off stride. Nevertheless, there were still moments of pace and skill to admire.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Antoine Griezmann - 7 An understated performance yet still ended the game with a goal and an assist. Produced a number of good deliveries for teammates.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Corentin Tolisso - 6 In the side for the suspended Matuidi, it took time to make an impression. Fancied his chances from distance.
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Uruguay vs France: Player ratings Olivier Giroud - 6 Despite an early knock, he kept Godin and Gimenez busy enough so others could create.
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“When you go to a club abroad and play one from your own country, you are part of the enemy team,” Deschamps said.
“This time it is much higher. He is on the bench and facing his home nation.
“But he did know that from the time he became an assistant to Martinez. That can happen.
“I'm pleased for him, he's somebody I appreciate. We played as team-mates. He jumped on the right train — he did a lot of great things after, for club and the national team.
“It is a difficult situation. It is not easy for him.”
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