Zidane confirmed as new France manager
•Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new head coach of the France national team.
•He replaces Didier Deschamps, who stepped down after 14 years following a semi-final exit at the 2026 World Cup.
•Zidane previously led Real Madrid and was part of France's 1998 World Cup-winning team.
Zidane confirmed as new France managerPublished2 minutes agoFormer Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the new head coach of the France national team.Didier Deschamps, France's longest-serving manager, ended his 14-year stint in charge after the nation's semi-final exit to Spain at the 2026 World Cup. Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, has been out of management since leaving Real Madrid for a second time as head coach in 2021. More to follow.Related topicsFootballFranceMore on this storyFollow your club with BBC SportPublished8 JuneListen to the latest Football Daily podcastAttributionSoundsGet football news sent straight to your phonePublished8 Juneالمصدر: BBC Sport Football | Source: BBC Sport Football
→Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new head coach of the France national team.
→He replaces Didier Deschamps, who stepped down after 14 years following a semi-final exit at the 2026 World Cup.
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