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Zinedine Zidane officially appointed as the head of the French team, a certainty after years of waiting
France⚽ Sports12 hr. ago

Zinedine Zidane officially appointed as the head of the French team, a certainty after years of waiting

The French Football Federation officially announced that Zinédine Zidane has been named head coach of the French national team. This decision comes after years of anticipation, as Zidane, who previously played for the team and won the Ballon d'Or in 1998, had openly expressed his desire to take on this role. The appointment marks a significant moment for French football, given Zidane’s legendary status as a player and his potential influence on the national team’s future direction.

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Le Monde logoLe MondeIndependent🔒Center12 hr. ago
Zinedine Zidane officially appointed as the head of the French team, a certainty after years of waiting

The French Football Federation officially announced that Zinédine Zidane has been named head coach of the French national team. This decision comes after years of anticipation, as Zidane, who previously played for the team and won the Ballon d'Or in 1998, had openly expressed his desire to take on this role. The appointment marks a significant moment for French football, given Zidane’s legendary status as a player and his potential influence on the national team’s future direction.

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