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Zidane returns to the game as France head coach, calling it 'a continuation of a dream'
Published 28 July 2026 · sports
Zinedine Zidane has been named head coach of the French national football team, describing the appointment as "the continuation of a dream." The World Cup-winning
Zinedine Zidane has been named head coach of the French national football team, describing the appointment as "the continuation of a dream." The World Cup-winning midfielder, who scored twice in the 1998 final victory over Brazil, spent five years away from coaching after two highly successful spells at Real Madrid, where he won a treble of Champions League titles in 2018.
Zidane succeeds Didier Deschamps, who lifted the World Cup in 2018 but faced criticism over his tactical approach, and says he intends to build a more attacking side.
Al Jazeera’s Andy Richardson reports. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 29, 2026 • 1:41 AM IST · Updated: July 29, 2026 • 2:08 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Zinedine Zidane has been named head coach of the French national football team, describing the appointment as "the continuation of a dream." The World Cup-winning midfielder, who scored twice in the 1998 final victory over Brazil, spent five years away from coaching after two highly successful spells at Real Madrid, where he won a treble of Champions League titles in 2018. Zidane succeeds Didier Deschamps, who lifted the World Cup in 2018 but faced criticism over his tactical approach, and says he intends to build a more attacking side.
Al Jazeera’s Andy Richardson reports.
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