Didier Deschamps questions World Cup semi-final referee after France beaten by Spain

Didier Deschamps questioned whether referee Ivan Barton was the right official to oversee a World Cup semi-final after France were beaten by Spain.A 2-0 defeat in Dallas marked a disappointing end to Deschamps’ time in charge, with the manager set to depart after Saturday’s third place play-off and expected to be succeeded by Zinedine Zidane.Deschamps led France to World Cup glory in 2018 and reached the final four years ago, but saw his side dominated in midfield particularly during a semi-final where his forward line failed to fire.Spain took a first-half lead through Mikel Oyarzabal from the penalty spot after Lucas Digne had struck Lamine Yamal while trying to clear a bouncing ball.Didier Deschamps was not pleased with the officials in Dallas (Reuters)The spot-kick was awarded by exper