Zinedine Zidane is under pressure at Real Madrid but has been backed by Didier Deschamps to take over as France's next head coach.
Didier Deschamps has tipped Zinedine Zidane to "go full circle" by succeeding him as head coach of the France national team.
Zidane is in his second spell as Real Madrid boss and finds himself under intense pressure following Wednesday's defeat to third-tier side Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey, a week on from losing to Athletic Bilbao in the Supercopa de Espana semi-finals.
He was part of France's World Cup-winning squad in 1998 and has long been touted as the leading contender to replace his former team-mate Deschamps when the 52-year-old's deal expires next year.
It is a job Deschamps, who guided Les Blues to World Cup success in 2018, can see Zidane taking in the near future.
Asked in an interview with BFMTV if Zidane could be his successor, Deschamps replied: "Yes, obviously.
"I know this will be discussed again and it makes sense. It would be like going full circle."
Since bringing an end to his trophy-laden playing career and taking over at Madrid in 2016, Zidane has won 11 trophies, including the Champions League three seasons running.
"He always had a decisive element to his game and I never had a problem with that," Deschamps said. "Afterwards, everything he has done... Zizou is Zizou."
As well as winning the 2018 World Cup, Deschamps also guided France to the European Championship final two years earlier, when they were beaten by Portugal on home soil.
The reigning world champions will face Hungary, Portugal and Germany in the rescheduled Euro 2020 finals later this year.
Rohitmessifan
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obviously, you don't know the value of Benzima.
this is not Madrid. this french national team who won world cup without him.so technically the team is valuable already without him. benzema will never have a place until any of the French attackers plays worst than ever which is unlikely to happen looking their current form
Rhapsody337
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but has 4 UCL huh
even a person watching football since yesterday knows that (might have memorized), could you elaborate on what exactly you're trying to indicate...
Liwrstuz
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Zidane might call up Ramos if chosen as France head coach[Crylaugh]
minutemaid
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benzema be like,so that's hope 😂
JimmyMadridsta
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And Real Madrid is still patient with him ,it's only Zidane who has lasted that long following the team's couple of bad performances despite the displeasure of fans
neslnrsu
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it would be nice...the way Zidane like French players ...[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Babiro
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and he will bring back benzema to the squad
greenychance
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Yes plz give him the charge of France so that he can play all French players that he wanted to play in Madrid side
Jubbilmpu
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Benzema back 100%
Benz out
Mewdeknryz
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can you guys tell me how will benzema be back...whom will Zidane remove to bring him back. giroud?? who has proven himself solidly at international level. French football team has no place for benzema now
obviously, you don't know the value of Benzima.
Shahab_zeb_wazi
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Only indian and Pakistani will understand.
davidgiahlymas
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I see Zizou as France coach one day too. Who knows maybe it's sooner even. And if these France coach rumours continue then definitely Zidane won't last at Real Madrid. I think he would do well as France coach as he is good at player management. Plus the likes of Mbappe, Griezmann etc would all be working with their role model. Good for France.
I almost ask the same question.
davidgiahlymas
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Hahahahaha Benzema your chance is gradually coming.
Sûâvé33
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if he becomes France coach then benzema will be the new striker and giroud has to sit in the bench
but he's better than giroud
Sûâvé33
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better not, he lacks pragmatism & vision, no youth incorporation, high favouritism.... he is good enough for a club level since the players are under constant monitoring, in NT he'll hinder more than make a progress.... I wish for my comment to be wrong in the future, coz france plays quite good football!!
but has 4 UCL huh
husdioprtu
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I see the country job for him....
BlaxJr
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I see Zizou as France coach one day too. Who knows maybe it's sooner even. And if these France coach rumours continue then definitely Zidane won't last at Real Madrid. I think he would do well as France coach as he is good at player management. Plus the likes of Mbappe, Griezmann etc would all be working with their role model. Good for France.
Good in Player Management? The guy don't even know how to motivate his players in extra 30 minutes. Don't get twisted by Madrid team quality with a guy like Zidane. Even my grandmother can win UCL with the previous Madrid of CR7 and Prime Luka
Mangisha
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I see Zizou as France coach one day too. Who knows maybe it's sooner even. And if these France coach rumours continue then definitely Zidane won't last at Real Madrid. I think he would do well as France coach as he is good at player management. Plus the likes of Mbappe, Griezmann etc would all be working with their role model. Good for France.
Joyaklsyz
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he would be best suited as france head coach....lets give him a little more chances till the end of the season
Rohitmessifan
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can you guys tell me how will benzema be back...whom will Zidane remove to bring him back. giroud?? who has proven himself solidly at international level. French football team has no place for benzema now
Rhapsody337
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better not, he lacks pragmatism & vision, no youth incorporation, high favouritism.... he is good enough for a club level since the players are under constant monitoring, in NT he'll hinder more than make a progress.... I wish for my comment to be wrong in the future, coz france plays quite good football!!
bahaddi97779
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Benzema back 100%
Mose_9
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Then he will bring back Benzema which is unacceptable
what did benzema do........even Valbuena said benzema was innocent....and it is not up.to zidane,it is up to the French FA
Usaid27
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If he takes over Benzema i going to be back in the france team
sohambhattacherjee
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Then he will bring back Benzema which is unacceptable
samir-rm
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wait & see zidane will bounce back he have lots of ability to how to win big title Halamadrid ❤️
JohnHalamadrid
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Zidane would spoil Mbappe Development
NeelrajGohil
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zidane he was good player but he's not good coach
one bad chapter doesn't mean the book is over.
NeelrajGohil
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zidane he was good player but he's not good coach
winning 3 back to back UCL. amd he is a bad coach.
yupdiptuz
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zidane he was good player but he's not good coach
Watch pogo kid
tekken128
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if he becomes France coach then benzema will be the new striker and giroud has to sit in the bench
hes better than giroud lol
cukelrty
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if he becomes France coach then benzema will be the new striker and giroud has to sit in the bench
Adam2318
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finally 200 days!
vopikpsuyz
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zidane out
vopikpsuyz
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jovic
jeznstuy
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good for him i can't wait to sack him
jeznstuy
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Zidane is such big person and contributed so much to football. Absolute Legend as a Player and also Legend as a coach, hopefully some Madrid fans could also understand that
zidane he was good player but he's not good coach
RogerCule
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ZINEDINE ZIDANE THE GREAT! MUCH RESPECT & SALUTATIONS TO ZIZOU. BEST WISHES TO HIM 🌹
Reubdklp
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that means benzema is going to play for France once again
ishti
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Meanwhile Benzema:- plz hurry up.
AkshitAnand
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Zidane is such big person and contributed so much to football. Absolute Legend as a Player and also Legend as a coach, hopefully some Madrid fans could also understand that
bau72b8ne
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he have too....