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Zidane appointed France manager on four-year contract

Zinédine Zidane has been unveiled as the new France manager, signing a four-year deal to succeed Didier Deschamps. The former Real Madrid coach revealed he rejected multiple offers during his five-year hiatus because the national team role was his sole ambition.

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Zinedine Zidane to be unveiled as France manager on Tuesday

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The 1998 World Cup winner will succeed Didier Deschamps after a 14-year reign, returning to management five years after leaving Real Madrid.

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Mbappé pens open letter to France fans after World Cup exit

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Kylian Mbappé has addressed France supporters in an open letter published in major newspapers, reflecting on their World Cup semi-final exit and looking ahead to the Zinédine Zidane era.

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Aliadière backs Mbappé to finish as ‘best of all time’

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Former Arsenal striker Jérémie Aliadière believes Kylian Mbappé will retire as the greatest player in history, surpassing French legends Zinedine Zidane and Michel Platini.

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Zidane to be Unveiled as France Manager on Tuesday

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Zinédine Zidane will return to management as France national team coach. The former Real Madrid boss is set to sign a four-year contract ahead of the 2026-2027 Nations League campaign.

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Rodri joins football’s most exclusive club with historic quadruple triumph

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The Spain midfielder has become only the sixth player in history to win the World Cup, Champions League, European Championship and Ballon d’Or.

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Aliadière: Zidane’s aura makes him ideal Deschamps successor for France

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Jérémie Aliadière has backed Zinedine Zidane to succeed Didier Deschamps as France coach, arguing that the Real Madrid legend’s presence alone commands the respect required to manage the national team’s galaxy of stars.

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Zidane to succeed Deschamps as France manager from September

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Zinédine Zidane will take over as France manager on 1 September as Didier Deschamps prepares for his final match against England. Captain Kylian Mbappé has paid tribute to the outgoing coach, who leaves after 14 years and 185 games in charge.

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Noël Le Graët: France Never Considered Zinedine Zidane for Deschamps’ Job

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Former French Football Federation president Noël Le Graët has clarified that replacing Didier Deschamps with Zinedine Zidane was never discussed during his tenure, despite widespread speculation linking the Real Madrid legend to the national team role.

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Didier Deschamps Rules Out Retirement After 2026 World Cup

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France manager Didier Deschamps confirms he will continue coaching after leaving the national team post this summer, hinting at possible moves to Italy or Spain.