The dream comes true after years of patience: Zidane to coach the French national team
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new head coach of the French national football team, signing a four-year contract through the 2030 World Cup. He succeeds Didier Deschamps, marking the beginning of a new era for French football.
Why it matters
Zidane is a global football icon, and his appointment is a major development for one of the world's most successful national teams.
And the dream came true after years of patience: Zidane to coach the France national team France Z. Zidane France To succeed Didier Deschamps
Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation, announced on Tuesday the appointment of the legendary Zinedine Zidane as coach of the French national team for four years, until the 2030 World Cup.
Speaking at the press conference held this morning in Zidane's presence, Diallo said: "Very quickly, we managed to reach the agreements that allow us to present ourselves before you. After consulting the executive committee of the French Football Federation this morning and putting Zidane's nomination to them, it is my honour and pleasure to announce that Zinedine Zidane will be the next coach of the French national team for the next four years, until the 2030 World Cup."
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