Zinedine Zidane named head coach of France national football team

Zinedine Zidane was officially presented as the new manager of the France national football team at a media conference in Paris, taking over from Didier Deschamps. The appointment was confirmed by the French Football Federation and marks the return of the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 champion to a senior coaching role.

Former teammate Robert Pirès praised the decision in a televised interview, describing it as a joyful moment for French football and recalling Zidane’s past achievements, including the 2018 World Cup victory as a player. Zidane indicated he will soon reveal his coaching staff and tactical plans for the national side.