In brief
Former French star Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national football team after Didier Deschamps steps down. With a trophy‑laden coaching career that includes three straight Champions League titles with Real Madrid, Zidane is expected to lead Les Bleus through the 2020‑2021 qualifying cycle for the 2030 World Cup. His first game in charge will be a Nations League tie against Turkey on 25 September, and the French Football Federation has dubbed him a national legend and a new source of pride for football fans worldwide.
Zidane Is France’s New Head Coach
64‑year‑old former player turned manager Zinedine Zidane has taken charge of the France national football team after Didier Deschamps steps down post‑World Cup. He will lead the Les Bleus through the 2030 World Cup qualifying campaign.
A former World Cup winner and three‑time Champions League victor with Real Madrid, Zidane’s appointment comes after a 14‑year reign for Deschamps. France exited the World Cup semi‑final on penalties against Spain.
His Trophy‑laden Coaching Record
Zidane guided Real Madrid to three straight Champions League titles (2016‑19), plus La Liga wins and a record European club performance.
Playing Legend‑Lines
From his golden days at Juventus, through a 1998 World Cup win, to the infamous 2006 final, Zidane’s legacy spans both club and country.
Zidane’s first game as coach is in the Nations League match against Turkey on 25 September.
Source: BBC Sport
