Zinedine Zidane bans haircuts at France camp, blocks hairdressers from Clairefontaine

Zinedine Zidane has reportedly introduced a strict new rule after taking charge of the France national team. The legendary midfielder has banned haircuts during the national team camp at Clairefontaine, with barbers and hairdressers set to be denied access once the players arrive. The move is part of Zidane’s reported push for greater discipline and fewer distractions around the squad.The reported haircut ban is not the only change Zidane has made since replacing Didier Deschamps. He has also restricted media coverage of the players’ arrivals at Clairefontaine, ending a popular tradition in which cameras captured the squad’s eye-catching outfits. Zidane appears determined to reduce the spotlight around the players away from the pitch and put football at the centre of France’s preparations.Zinedine Zidane bans hairdressers from France’s Clairefontaine campAccording to French newspaper L’Équipe, Zinedine Zidane has imposed a strict ban on haircuts once the France camp begins at Clairefontaine.