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.
The Real Madrid and France superstar is set to swap the American sportswear giant for an "unknown" market disruptor in what will be an unprecedented move in the football boot space