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“Zinedine Zidane had the toughest start in life but he made it. He made people fall in love with French football. Playing alongside him was an honour” Djibril Cisse on what it’s like to line up alongside a legend

The former Liverpool striker was a France team-mate of the Ballon d’Or winner

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Fabien Barthez to coach France's goalkeepers under former teammate Zidane

Former France international Fabien Barthez was put in charge of the national team's goalkeepers on Thursday under newly appointed head coach Zinedine Zidane, reuniting two legends of French football who carried Les Bleus to World Cup and Euro titles in 1998 and 2000.

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Why Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid return is doomed to fail

The Special One is beginning a second honeymoon at Real Madrid, but will it last?

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Stephen McGowan: No obvious candidate for Scotland job after demise of 'Largs mafia'

So much for international football being the poor relation. Overlooked in Gianni Infantino’s rush to flog the World Cup to the highest bidders,…

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'Xabi Alonso is being listened to by the owners and putting his stamp on things at Stamford Bridge' Clinton Morrison writes in his Top, Top Column

Clinton Morrison reflects on all the latest transfer comings and goings, changes in the dugouts and pays tribute to the world’s oldest professional footballer after he ended a four-year goalscoring drought

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Real Madrid’s Pursuit of Rodri Breaks Florentino Perez’s Own Transfer Rules

If Real Madrid land Rodri, it will represent a major shift in policy.

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Zinedine Zidane hails ‘happiest day’ of his coaching career after being named France manager

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France legend Zidane succeeds Deschamps as boss of Les Bleus

Zinedine Zidane was officially appointed as France's new head coach on Tuesday, succeeding Didier Deschamps, the French Football Federation announced.

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Zinedine Zidane fulfils 'dream' as he takes charge of France

After the announcement, Zidane greeted a large gathering of fans outside the federation headquarters and they cheered loudly when he arrived.

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Italy’s search for a manager turns into a shemozzle of epic proportions

In today’s Football Daily: Oh Italy

The Guardian - UK

Iconic footballer Zinedine Zidane and ‘Les Bleus’: a love story with a bright future

French-Algerian football icon Zinedine Zidane became the new manager of France’s national football team on Tuesday, bringing an end to what little suspense there was over Didier Deschamp’s successor. Zidane frequently stated his desire to take over the French team and much of the football world supported his ambitions.

France 24

France turns to Zidane to bring football glory

PARIS - Zinedine Zidane will take charge of France with ‌the weight of history behind him and one of world football’s most gifted squads in front of him, as the 1998 World Cup hero returns to the national team tasked with turning recent near-misses into trophies.

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Zinedine Zidane: The good, the bad and the ugly

Zinedine Zidane has been appointed France coach for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, marking a new chapter in the legendary football icon's career. From inspiring France's 1998 World Cup triumph and scoring Real Madrid's iconic Champions League final winner to winning three consecutive Champions League titles as a coach, Zidane's…

The Economic Times

‘Difficult’—Zinedine Zidane Inspires Kylian Mbappe Question After Taking Over France

A confident Zidane took his dream job with a confident six-word declaration.

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The Economic Times

Zidane's dream realised as France legend succeeds Deschamps as national team coach

Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new French national football team coach. He signed a four-year contract, succeeding Didier Deschamps after his tenure ended. Zidane expressed his lifelong ambition to manage the French team, which was his sole focus. He previously enjoyed significant success managing Real Madrid, winning multiple…

The Guardian - UK

‘He’s back’: Zinedine Zidane named France head coach in long-awaited homecoming

Zinedine Zidane is France’s new head coach, replacing Didier Deschamps at the helm of the team he led to glory as arguably their greatest ever player

The Independent UK

France appoint new manager after missing out on World Cup glory

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The Independent UK

Emotional Zinedine Zidane confirmed as new France manager after World Cup semi-final exit

The former Real Madrid star will take over from Didier Deschamps, who stepped down after the World Cup

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🔴 Football legend Zinedine Zidane named new coach of French national team Les Bleus

It was the worst-kept secret in French football: legendary midfielder Zinedine Zidane will replace Didier Deschamps as the new coach of French national team Les Bleus. Zidane, who has not coached since leaving Real Madrid in 2021, had long been viewed as the leading candidate for the role.

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Zinedine Zidane to be officially introduced as France head coach

More than 120 journalists and photographers are expected at the headquarters of the French Football Federation for the presentation of Zinédine Zidane as the new manager of the French national team.

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Football: Germany unveils new head coach with eyes on 2030 World Cup

The international coaching carousel is in full swing. Jurgen Klopp was officially unveiled as Germany head coach on Friday, tasked with reviving a national team that has struggled to recapture the heights of its 2014 World Cup triumph. Italy have also turned to a legend, appointing 2006 World Cup winner…

France 24

France expected to name football legend Zinedine Zidane as Les Bleus' new coach

The French Football Federation on Thursday said it would unveil France's new coach at a news conference on Tuesday, July 28. Football legend Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to replace Didier Deschamps as the national team's new coach.

Radio France Internationale

Zizou's back: Zinedine Zidane set to take charge of Les Bleus

The French Football Federation will hold a news conference on 28 July to unveil the next coach of the national team, the governing body said on Thursday. Former star player Zinedine Zidane has long been viewed as the leading candidate for the role.

The Economic Times

France expected to announce Zinedine Zidane as its new coach early next week

France's new football coach will be announced next Tuesday. Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to replace Didier Deschamps after his departure. Deschamps led France to World Cup victory in 2018 and a final in 2022. Zidane previously coached Real Madrid to three Champions League titles. France's upcoming matches are scheduled…

France 24

Zinedine Zidane to be officially appointed as France manager on Tuesday

A new era will begin on Tuesday for 'Les Bleus'. Zinedine Zidane is expected to be officially appointed as the head coach of the French national team on Tuesday. The 54-year-old coach will sign a four-year contract, until the 2030 World Cup. He will bring an end to the Didier…

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