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Zinédine Zidane Named France Head Coach

The four-year appointment tasks the former Real Madrid manager with steadying a rich generation of players ahead of Nations League matches in September.

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L’ancien entraîneur du Real Madrid a notamment remporté trois Ligue des champions d'affilée. [LOU BENOIST / AFP]
Zinédine Zidane s’appuiera notamment de son expérience sur le banc du Real Madrid, où il a gagné trois fois la Ligue des champions entre 2016 et 2018.

Overview

  • The Fédération Française de Football officially announced Zidane as selectionneur on Tuesday, July 28, on a contract that runs through the 2030 World Cup.
  • Zidane will take charge for competitive matches starting with Nations League fixtures and has his first game scheduled for 25 September in Turkey.
  • He said he refused multiple club offers while waiting for this job and plans to draw on his Real Madrid coaching circle when naming a staff to be presented in early September.
  • The appointment drew broad enthusiasm from players, coaches and fans who praised his playing record and three Champions League titles as a manager.
  • Analysts note key uncertainties for Zidane include adapting from club to national team work after five years out of a regular coaching role and translating his reputation into a clear tactical plan.