Zinédine Zidane appointed France national team manager

Zinédine Zidane appointed France national team managerZinédine Zidane is the new manager of the French national team after signing a contract until 2030.

>France finished fourth at the 2026 World Cup under Didier Deschamps, losing 6-4 in a remarkable third-place play-off to England after having been defeated at the semi-final stage by eventual winners Spain.

>"I've often said it: there's nothing greater than the French National Team," the former player said on his appointment.

>"It is therefore a joy and, of course, a great source of pride to become the manager of this French National Team. It's also a responsibility. I want to thank [FFF] President Philippe Diallo, the Executive Committee, and the French Football Federation for their confidence and acknowledge the fourteen years of service from Didier and his staff. I also have a special thought today for all my coaches.

>"Needless to say, I have high ambitions for the French National Team."

>The France job is Zidane's first managerial job since his second stint in charge of Real Madrid.

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