France turn to ‘legend’ Zinedine Zidane as head coach in long-awaited homecoming
Zinedine Zidane has been officially appointed as the head coach of the French national football team, signing a four-year deal. The move follows the departure of Didier Deschamps and has been met with significant public and media anticipation in France.
Why it matters
Zidane's appointment is a major cultural and sporting event in France, marking a transition in the leadership of one of the world's most prominent national teams.
Zinedine Zidane described becoming France’s new head coach as the “only thing I wanted”. Zinedine Zidane described becoming France’s new head coach as the “only thing I wanted”. France ‘He’s back’: Zinedine Zidane named France head coach in long-awaited homecoming Four-year deal agreed with successor to Deschamps
‘I have so many emotions, I am ready for the challenge’
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