Yahoo Sports· 2h ago· 1 min read
National icon Zinédine Zidane has been appointed coach of the French men' national team in succession of Didier Deschamps.
French Football Federation (FFF) president Philippe Diallo spoke of "an exceptional moment" as he named former playmaker Zidane sitting next him at a news conference "a legend of French football."
Diallo said that Zidane has signed a four-year contract until 2030 which covers Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup.
Zidane, 54, won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 as a player of a team captained by Deschamps. His only coaching experience are two terms at Real Madrid 2016-2018 and 2019-2021 during which he won three Champions Leagues and two LaLigas.
“It’s a dream. I had some offers during the five years I was away to take charge of a club but I turned them all down for the France team. It was the only thing I wanted to do," Zidane said.
“I have so many emotions, I am…
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