Didier slams Cantona accusations

France coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday he could not forget the accusations uttered by Eric Cantona concerning his player selections and vowed to pursue the Manchester United legend to the bitter end in court.

Cantona had accused his former international and club teammate of racial discrimination in his choice of players for Euro 2016, claiming Deschamps had snubbed Karim Benzema and Hatem Ben Arfa because of their "north African origins".

"It's unacceptable and I won't forget, I have made judicial arrangements and I'll go to the end," said Deschamps. "To hold it against him is the least you can say.