French football legend Zinedine Zidane is set to be officially appointed as head coach of the France national team in the coming days, according to Ben Goldfriend (N12). Zidane, who won the World Cup as a player in 1998 and led Real Madrid to three consecutive Champions League titles, will replace Didier Deschamps after his 14-year tenure. The report is based on a single source and has not been independently confirmed.
The report, published by N12 journalist Ben Goldfriend, states that Zinedine Zidane will be officially named France head coach in the coming days, ending Didier Deschamps' 14-year tenure. Zidane, 54, is one of the most decorated figures in football history, having won the 1998 World Cup as a player and led Real Madrid to three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles (2016–2018) as manager. The claim has not been corroborated by other outlets, and no official announcement has been made by the French Football Federation. The Zioneer notes that the original report contained an error regarding Zidane's World Cup victory year, which has been corrected here.
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