Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleZidane is the new France manager (Reuters)Zinedine Zidane has been officially confirmed as the new head coach of the France national football team, taking over from Didier Deschamps. Didier Deschamps stepped down from his role earlier this month after 14 years, following France's semi-final exit from the World Cup after a 2-0 defeat to European champions Spain. Zidane, who had been without a managerial position since leaving Real Madrid in 2021, was widely anticipated to succeed Deschamps. During his managerial career at Real Madrid, Zidane achieved significant success, winning three Champions League titles and two La Liga titles across two spells. The former France captain, who won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 as a player, has signed a long-term deal and is tasked with leading a talented generation of French players into future tournaments including Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup. In fullZinedine Zidane confirmed as new France manager after World Cup semi-final exitMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
France appoint new manager after missing out on World Cup glory
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleZidane is the new France manager (Reuters)Zinedine Zidane has been officially confirmed as the new head coach of the France national football team, taking over from Didier Deschamps. Didier Deschamps stepped down from his role earlier this month after 14 years, following France's semi-final exit from the World Cup after a 2-0 defeat to European champions Spain. Zidane, who had been without a managerial position since leaving Real Madrid in 2021, was widely anticipated to succeed Deschamps. During his managerial career at Real Madrid, Zidane achieved significant success, winning three Champions League titles and two La Liga titles across two spells. The former France captain, who won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 as a player, has signed a long-term deal and is tasked with leading a talented generation of French players into future tournaments including Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup. In fullZinedine Zidane confirmed as new France manager after World Cup semi-final exitMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
