Emotional Zinedine Zidane achieves his ‘dream’ as he takes charge of the France team
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new head coach of the France national team, officially realizing a long-held career ambition.
Who reported it (8)
- Zinedine Zidane: France manager reveals he turned down every job offer he received in last five years to become national team coach Sky Sports · 6h ago
- Zinedine Zidane waited for France BBC · 6h ago
- 'Emotional' Zinedine Zidane: Taking Over France National Team A 'Dream' FOX Sports · 6h ago
- Zinedine Zidane: Former Real Madrid manager appointed as France head coach BBC · 6h ago
- Zinedine Zidane announced as new France head coach The New York Times · 6h ago
- Zinédine Zidane, the patient new coach who 'turned down everything for the French national team' Le Monde.fr · 6h ago
- France announce Zinedine Zidane as new coach, replacing Didier Deschamps ESPN · 6h ago
- Emotional Zinedine Zidane achieves his ‘dream’ as he takes charge of the France team AP News · 6h ago
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The brief
The appointment marks the end of Didier Deschamps' tenure as the national squad leader. Le Monde notes that Zidane opted to decline other professional opportunities while waiting for this specific position.
AP News describes the former Real Madrid manager as emotional upon his appointment, explicitly referring to the role as the fulfillment of a long-standing personal dream. Zidane now steps into the head coach position immediately following the leadership transition.
While the team moves into a new era under his direction, coverage does not yet specify the duration of his contract or the identities of the staff members who will assist him in his new capacity.
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Quick answers
Who is the new head coach of France?
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the head coach.
Who did Zidane replace?
Zidane replaces Didier Deschamps as the head coach of the France national team.
Has Zidane coached before?
Yes, prior to this appointment, he served as the manager for Real Madrid.
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