Zinedine Zidane has officially begun his journey as the new head coach of the France national team, and the early signs suggest a significant departure from the previous regime. Following his first squad announcement and initial training sessions at Clairefontaine, observers have already noted a distinct change in atmosphere and strategy.
Dayot Upamecano could not hide his admiration after witnessing Zinedine Zidane showcase his trademark quality during his first training session in charge of France. The Bayern Munich centre-back joined twelve members of the 23-man squad at Clairefontaine on Monday, relishing the chance to absorb wisdom from their celebrated new head coach.
Zinedine Zidane formally launched his tenure in charge of France on Monday by conducting his inaugural training session at Clairefontaine. Chelsea defender Maxence Lacroix could not hide his admiration after stepping onto the pitch alongside the legendary former playmaker as Les Bleus kick off a UEFA Nations League campaign this autumn.
Kylian Mbappe has expressed his delight at reuniting with Zinedine Zidane, describing the appointment of the new France national team coach as a cinematic moment. The pair first met when the former midfielder invited a young Mbappe to trial at Real Madrid over a decade ago, and they will now work together following the departure of Didier Deschamps.
Manchester City playmaker Rayan Cherki has expressed his excitement ahead of Zinedine Zidane’s highly anticipated debut as France manager. The 23-year-old is relishing the opportunity to link up with the legendary coach during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane will receive a bespoke and enhanced security detail for his tenure as manager of the France national team. The 1998 World Cup winner requires unprecedented protection to manage the intense fanaticism surrounding his return to Les Bleus following Didier Deschamps' departure.
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has firmly denied having any involvement in the recent decision made by new France boss Zinedine Zidane to omit midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni from the national team squad. The Portuguese coach expressed his surprise at the news but fully supported the move, which allows the player to properly recover from an ongoing groin injury.
New France head coach Zinedine Zidane has unveiled his maiden squad, handing surprise debut call-ups to Jacquet, Diouf, and Da Cunha alongside Restes and Lepaul. The former Real Madrid manager confirmed Kylian Mbappe as captain while turning the page on veteran figures.
As the new France manager, Zinedine Zidane has outlined his tactical vision for Kylian Mbappe, confirming the star will remain captain while hinting at a positional change. The legendary coach also addressed concerns about the forward's defensive work rate and tactfully avoided discussing the political controversies surrounding the national team ahead of the 2027 elections.
Zinedine Zidane has officially unveiled his first squad as manager of the France national team ahead of their upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. He has selected a 23-man squad, relying on established core players led by Kylian Mbappe, while also handing debut call-ups to five uncapped talents as he finally begins his highly anticipated tenure today.
Zinedine Zidane has imposed a strict media lockdown for his first training camp as France manager at Clairefontaine. The former Real Madrid boss aims to scrap the traditional player arrival fashion shows and restore total focus on football.
The German sportswear giant has marked 30 years of partnership with Zizou by dropping a fresh new boot in honour of the silky Frenchman, but why has their collaboration been such a huge success?
Real Madrid icon Zinedine Zidane has offered an emphatic endorsement of Lionel Messi in the race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, insisting the veteran forward remains unmatched. Highlighting the Argentine's extraordinary longevity and decisive influence on the world stage, the French legend claimed that any debate regarding football's greatest ever is now settled.
The appointment of Fabien Barthez to Zinedine Zidane's new-look France backroom staff has sparked a heated debate regarding coaching qualifications at the highest level of international football. While critics have questioned the French Football Federation’s decision to hire a coach without the required diplomas, legendary figures have jumped to the defense of the iconic former shot-stopper.
Zinedine Zidane has officially confirmed his new backroom staff after succeeding Didier Deschamps as the manager of the France national team. The former Real Madrid head coach has reunited with legendary goalkeeper Fabien Barthez, who joins the setup to coach the shot-stoppers.
