The French Football Federation is expected to officially announce Zinedine Zidane as the new head coach of the national team today, according to the ynet news outlet. Zidane, a World Cup winner as a player and three-time Champions League winner as Real Madrid manager, will replace Didier Deschamps after 14 years.
The Zioneer previously reported on July 21 that Zidane was expected to be appointed in the coming days. Today, Israeli media reports indicate the French Football Federation is set to formally announce the appointment. Zidane, 54, has been without a managerial role since leaving Real Madrid in 2021. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football figures of his generation. The announcement would end Didier Deschamps' 14-year tenure as France coach, which included a World Cup victory in 2018.
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