Zinedine Zidane Appointed France’s Head Coach…
One of the world’s greatest playmakers and one of the best midfielders to have ever played the game, a legend in his own right, Zinedine Zidane, former captain of France and former Manager of Real Madrid, has been appointed Head Coach of the French National Football Team.
… Replacing Didier Deschamps
Zidane will replace Didier Deschamps, who left his coaching stint with France after 14 long years at the helm, in one of the most illustrious coaching careers in International Football.
Big Shoes To Fill But Zidane Has It All
The shoes are big to fill, but Zidane, in my opinion, was the best suited for this job. No wonder he waited long and hard, rejected several offers to coach after relinquishing his role with Real Madrid in 2021.
A Mighty Successful Player…
This is what he wanted to do, were the words of Zidane after accepting the prestigious role for the National Team. A player who played for France with unrelenting passion, complimented with his artistry in the midfield and unparalleled skills with the ball. Zidane won the World Cup in 1998 ( beating Brazil 3-0 in the Final) and then went on to win the Euros in 2000, with a 2-1 victory over Italy.
… A Great Manager Too
As a manager too, Zidane was extremely successful, becoming the only Manager to win three consecutive UEFA Champions League Titles from 2016 to 2018 with Real Madrid, making him one of the best in Europe and in the World in a coaching role.
Zidane’s Attacking Mindset Will Compliment The Team
Zidane always had the attacking mindset, which will surely compliment the core of the team he has at the moment. With some of the best strikers in the game today, France under Zidane will only turn more lethal.
Some Testing Times Await Zidane
Zidane, on a 4 year contract, has his job cut out, with his first match coming up in Turkiye on September 25 as the UEFA Nations League gets underway. However, his first match at home will be against Italy on October 2. The qualification campaign for Euro 2028 and then the World Cup in 2030 will be his major testing points.
Zinedine Zidane and a lucky France.
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