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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

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.

The noose tightens around the FIFA president