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French football boss Le Graet faces 'sexist outrage' claim

Paris (AFP) - French football chief Noel Le Graet could face criminal proceedings after a claim of a "sexist outrage" was made against him, Le Monde reported on Saturday.

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French football supremo Le Graët quits post three days after disparaging Zidane

Noël Le Graët, French football's most powerful administrator for more than a decade, was on Wednesday humiliatingly sidelined from his post as president of the Fédération française de football (FFF).

Radio France Internationale

Scandal-hit French FA boss Le Graet forced to step down

Paris (AFP) - French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet has been forced to stand down just weeks after France's defeat in the World Cup final, following a series of controversies, the body said on Wednesday.

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French football boss suspended amid row over Zidane comments

Noël Le Graët, the president of France's FFF football federation, has been suspended from his duties amid a row over derogatory comments he made about the 1998 World Cup hero Zinedine Zidane, BFM television said on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources.

France 24

Under-fire French FA boss calls extraordinary meeting amid pressure to step aside

Paris (AFP) - Under-fire French Football Federation chief Noel Le Graet has called an extraordinary meeting of the organisation for Wednesday, sources told AFP, at which he is expected to offer an explanation for controversial comments about Zinedine Zidane which have led to a barrage of criticism and calls for…

AFP

‘Taxi for Maicon’ to Real Madrid exit: The highs and lows of Gareth Bale

The 33-year-old has made quite an impression in domestic and international football

The Independent UK

French FA boss Le Graet under fire for 'clumsy' Zidane comments

Paris (AFP) - French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet came under fire on Monday as he was forced to apologise for what he dubbed "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team.

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Curious case of Zinedine Zidane - Man Utd contact, 'polite' refusal and "disrespect" row

Zinedine Zidane has not returned to football since leaving Real Madrid in May 2021 despite links to a host of roles including the Manchester United job and international roles

Daily Mirror

No man disrespects Zidane: French football boss Le Graët says sorry

French football chief Noël Le Graët apologised on Monday for what he conceded were clumsy comments about the former France international Zinedine Zidane and his possible appointment as boss of the France national team in the wake of their defeat to Argentina in the World Cup final last month.

Radio France Internationale

French federation boss under fire for 'clumsy' Zidane comments

Paris (AFP) - French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet came under fire on Monday as he was forced to apologise for what he dubbed his own "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team.

AFP

Mauricio Pochettino tipped to become next Chelsea manager with Graham Potter under pressure

Chelsea news: The former Tottenham boss is currently odds on to replace under-fire Graham Potter at Stamford Bridge following the Blues' FA Cup exit to Manchester City.

Football London

Real Madrid accuse FFF president of ‘lack of respect’ towards Zinedine Zidane

The Spanish giants have defended their former player and manager

The Independent UK

French FA chief apologises to Zinedine Zidane after Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappe blasts

President of the French Football Federation, Noel Le Graet, was involved in controversy at the weekend for less than complimentary comments about Zinedine Zidane - and has now been forced to apologise

Daily Mirror

French federation boss apologises for 'clumsy' Zidane comments

Paris (AFP) - French football boss Noel Le Graet on Monday apologised for what he dubbed his "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team.

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Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe receives Real Madrid backing over Zinedine Zidane "disrespect" row

Real Madrid have criticised France FA president Noel Le Graet following his comments about Zinedine Zidane which striker Kylian Mbappe described as "disrespectful"

Evening Standard

Zinedine Zidane: Noel La Graet sorry for comments on France icon after Mbappe and Real Madrid hit back

La Graet has now apologised for his comments about the French legend that sparked outrage

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French Federation Head Apologizes after Uproar over Zidane

The president of France's football federation apologized Monday after Kylian Mbappé, the French sports minister and Real Madrid all took him to task for brusque comments that he “couldn’t care less” about Zinédine Zidane's future as a coach. Noël Le Graët said his comments in a radio interview were “clumsy”…

The Independent UK

Joao Felix: Manchester United ‘handed price tag by Atletico Madrid’ for Portuguese forward

Plus, could we soon see Zinedine Zidane returning to the dugout?

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France 24

Mbappé slams French football boss Le Graët for 'disrespecting' Zidane

French Football Federation President Noel Le Graët was forced to apologise on Monday for what he dubbed "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team, with Les Bleus striker Kylian Mbappé among several who blasted his "disrespect" for the 1998 World Cup champion.

The Independent UK

Football rumours: Atletico Madrid name price for Joao Felix

Plus, could we soon see Zinedine Zidane returning to the dugout?

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe hits out at "disrespect" over Zinedine Zidane situation

Kylian Mbappe has hit out at France FA president Noel Le Graet for “disrespecting” Zinedine Zidane following his blase reaction linking him with the Brazil position

AFP

Mbappe defends 'legend' Zidane amid 'disrespectful' FFF boss comments

Paris (AFP) - Kylian Mbappe on Sunday blasted as "disrespectful" comments made by the head of the French football federation (FFF) concerning former international Zinedine Zidane with the PSG superstar describing his fellow World Cup winner as a "legend".

Daily Mirror

Zinedine Zidane offers hope to Premier League clubs after Didier Deschamps new contract

Zinedine Zidane has turned down approaches from Brazil, Portugal and the United States as he would rather wait for the French job to open once Didier Deschamps departs his post

Sports Illustrated

Report: Ex-Real Madrid Coach Zidane Rebuffs USMNT Interest

The 50-year-old reportedly rejected overtures to succeed Gregg Berhalter.

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo overlooked as Carlo Ancelotti denies Lionel Messi is greatest ever

Carlo Ancelotti was asked for his opinion on who the greatest footballer of all time is after Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to their third World Cup earlier this month

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