Zidane Appointed France Manager on Deal Until 2030

Zinédine Zidane has been appointed as the new manager of the French national team, signing a contract that will keep him in charge until 2030. The former Real Madrid coach succeeds Didier Deschamps after France finished fourth at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Expressing his excitement, Zidane described leading France as “a joy” and “a great source of pride,” while thanking the French Football Federation for its confidence and paying tribute to Deschamps’ 14 years in charge. The appointment marks Zidane’s first managerial role since his second spell at Real Madrid.

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