Didier Deschamps argued with a Moroccan journalist at France's World Cup press conference in Boston before Thursday's quarter-final against Morocco.
The reporter complained that only French journalists had been allowed to ask questions, describing the session as one-sided. Deschamps said he had a long journey back, a lunch break to make and a training meeting to attend.
The exchange continued when the journalist said he had left his accommodation early to cover training. Deschamps asked how many people were in the room before saying he could not answer all 50 questions if that many hands went up.
He then relented and gave the Moroccan reporter the chance to ask his question.
