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.
