The French FA has started formal steps for Zinédine Zidane’s appointment as Didier Deschamps’ successor as Les Bleus’ boss, L’Equipe can reveal. The Real Madrid legend has always been the clear favorite to take over from Deschamps – his former teammate with Juventus and France – with the latter making clear he will step down after the 2026 World Cup, in which France has been drawn in Group I.
Even if French FA president Philippe Diallo previously said that France would not announce Deschamps’ successor until the latter’s tenure ends in the United States, the French FA could not just remain idle until Zidane’s expected arrival. Nothing has been agreed as of yet, but the French FA has reportedly decided that Zidane would be the man tasked to lead Les Bleus for the foreseeable future.
L’Equipe reports that Zidane’s future backroom staff is already under consideration. Zidane’s trusted right-hand man David Bettoni is expected to join France’s as the first team assistant coach – a role currently held by Guy Stéphan. The outlet reveals that Zidane would be keen to assemble a larger staff than Deschamps’s, who relies on a small nucleus of three coaches – Stéphan, fitness coach Cyril Moine and goalkeeping coach Franck Raviot. Zidane is also said to request a data analyst unit once he succeed Deschamps.
wepceprst
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"because in my opinion he is not a proven coach yet." lol so someone gave you a deserving response and you are playing victim? Get a grip, the comment section is not for the weak. Since you are a genius, tell us what a "proven coach" is. Stop your emotional rollercoaster
I can never play any victim here..the fact that others are doing same thing doesn't make it right..this is not the first time I am receiving insult here but a lot of you guys say nasty things over things you should either overlook or rather drop your own opinion and leave..I thought you were coming with your own version of the insult..if he wanted me to give him proof of a proven coach I would have done that with examples but for him to come out and talk this way is childish..just imagine me and you exchanging words because of some opinion is that not childish..guy I have more than enough terrible words to say to him or anybody that speaks bad about me but I chose not to.. that's maturity..I just told the truth am not playing the victim here..I still stand with what I said about Zidane..there sometimes we say this coach will not do well in this club but at the end of the day we end up eating our words..what ever you will tell me here will not define who I am but will show the kind of person you are.. because whether you agree with me or not we are what we say..I can tell the kind of person that guy is and the way he will end up from the way he commented..
academy1
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the fact that Zidane did well with madrid doesn't mean he can do same with France..he might end up messing that team up.. because in my opinion he is not a proven coach yet..not because of three champions leagues he won with a good team then he will think he can win the world cup with France but I wish him well all the same.
"because in my opinion he is not a proven coach yet." lol so someone gave you a deserving response and you are playing victim? Get a grip, the comment section is not for the weak. Since you are a genius, tell us what a "proven coach" is. Stop your emotional rollercoaster
Kosbdmprtz
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but he said he would love to coach OM
when they change ownership
Kosbdmprtz
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Lol - xavi is not even cnsidered by any top team - even barca sacked him - and RM hitting rock bottom? He left after winning CL - delusional fans
Lol!he came back after winning and left when things were bad ,you probably don't remember that Zizou had two stints at Real Madrid
ankitttttttttrtr
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Lol!Xavi is a brave man ,Pep was never experienced when he took over Barca and built a legacy there just like Xavi and the same Hansi Flick he is a brave Coach even though he found a team made by Xavi and continued where xavi ended. This is no true for Zizou ,he refuses to take managerial positions from clubs that are not stable e.g man united and he ran away from Real Madrid when they hit rock bottom
Lol - xavi is not even cnsidered by any top team - even barca sacked him - and RM hitting rock bottom? He left after winning CL - delusional fans
wepceprst
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this one na fool he is already a proven coach weitin una want make people do for una.. he came he conquer he left come back again and conquer what else will he prove to you bitter soul.. I wonder if you will ever make a million in your life with this mindset
I have never for once in my life said anything nasty in a comment section like this even when I don't agree with their opinions..the way you sounded it is as it you have made millions with your mindset,good luck to you but mark this day,the day your mouth will put you in a serious mess you will remember today..people like you that are careless with words can lose everything in one day..but I pray you will not lose anything.. just learn how to control your tongue..sit down and ask yourself what you gain in saying nasty words on comment sections like this..I know this is not the first time you're behaving like this on matters that doesn't even concern you.but let this be the last time you talk to people anyhow..this is not about me now it is for your own good..
nuscdmopuy
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Zidane can not manage France national team. He's f
wepceprst
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the fact that Zidane did well with madrid doesn't mean he can do same with France..he might end up messing that team up.. because in my opinion he is not a proven coach yet..not because of three champions leagues he won with a good team then he will think he can win the world cup with France but I wish him well all the same.
I was the one that liked your comment..it you see my post I said it is just an opinion and at the end of my comment I wished him well..but you coming here to say these words to me is childish..I am not bitter towards anybody Zidane is made for life..he is not even going to see my comment for life..we argue football.. sometimes we are right while sometimes we are wrong..but you coming here to say this swear words to yourself is quite ok..I will give you one advice,try not to be too emotional to say nasty things even when you're angry..it will help you..this attitude will not take you far trust me..go back to my comment and see if I said anything stupid about Zidane..be careful with your word guy..it will put you in big trouble.
Kosbdmprtz
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Lol - even hansi fick and Pep have coached top teams - s giving a excuse he coached a top team is illogical. Before you say barca were avg before Hansi -remember a poor coach like xavi could also win them league
Lol!Xavi is a brave man ,Pep was never experienced when he took over Barca and built a legacy there just like Xavi and the same Hansi Flick he is a brave Coach even though he found a team made by Xavi and continued where xavi ended. This is no true for Zizou ,he refuses to take managerial positions from clubs that are not stable e.g man united and he ran away from Real Madrid when they hit rock bottom
magnumpi
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Zizou is a Coward of a manager ,only love already built teams like the one he found at Real Madrid. Give him an average team ,he can't accept it because he can't build
but he said he would love to coach OM
ankitttttttttrtr
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Zizou is a Coward of a manager ,only love already built teams like the one he found at Real Madrid. Give him an average team ,he can't accept it because he can't build
Lol - even hansi fick and Pep have coached top teams - s giving a excuse he coached a top team is illogical. Before you say barca were avg before Hansi -remember a poor coach like xavi could also win them league
magnumpi
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the fact that Zidane did well with madrid doesn't mean he can do same with France..he might end up messing that team up.. because in my opinion he is not a proven coach yet..not because of three champions leagues he won with a good team then he will think he can win the world cup with France but I wish him well all the same.
this one na fool he is already a proven coach weitin una want make people do for una.. he came he conquer he left come back again and conquer what else will he prove to you bitter soul.. I wonder if you will ever make a million in your life with this mindset
Pepaeit
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why are dey putting pressure on Deschamps. Why Zidane doing all this will make him fail if given the opportunity. club is different from national team. national team you can't buy. national team you can get abt good 9striker or bad goal keeper or useless defenders. no option than to use. why Flick fail with the German national team.
wepceprst
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the fact that Zidane did well with madrid doesn't mean he can do same with France..he might end up messing that team up.. because in my opinion he is not a proven coach yet..not because of three champions leagues he won with a good team then he will think he can win the world cup with France but I wish him well all the same.
jiucilopsz
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United job is open come and taste
nor be juju be dat?
wepceprst
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he's the one who said i wil resign after world cup they did not take him off
do you know if they are putting pressure on him to step down.?
Zazbclpryz
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To be honest Zidane is one the best managers in his own way because he is very good at player management. Some managers who are considered to good managers failed to run Real Madrid with Best players .
NanbalRaphael
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but Deschamps is doing well. why will they take him off? Zidan may just end up messing up his own records
U have to know when to go on good terms with good record too just like Toni Kroos
Kosbdmprtz
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Zizou is a Coward of a manager ,only love already built teams like the one he found at Real Madrid. Give him an average team ,he can't accept it because he can't build
siwcdlostz
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zidane is a coward
mazaceimoy
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Why is this man putting fire under Deschamps. So he can't get any job than force France to sack Deschamps? Greediness.
You are a fool he is the one to resign by himself
Duzbcknosy
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but Deschamps is doing well. why will they take him off? Zidan may just end up messing up his own records
he's the one who said i wil resign after world cup they did not take him off
Gwinghltd
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but Deschamps is doing well. why will they take him off? Zidan may just end up messing up his own records
FunGem
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Why is this man putting fire under Deschamps. So he can't get any job than force France to sack Deschamps? Greediness.
Denis2wk
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Since Zidane has said that the only three jobs he would consider as a manager are OM, Real Madrid, and the France national team, it gives me hope that if we eventually get serious owners, he might actually come to coach us. He has openly said he always wished he could have played for OM, and because that never happened, I think he would genuinely love the chance to manage the club one day. I’m not saying our current owners are bad we’ve dealt with worse, but we still need ownership with greater ambition.
Zezaklpy
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zidane was Neva good only wants already built teams my best is kompany
Suarezzy
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following pep journey, I can be a successful coach myself with billions spent . that dude doesn't take on hard jobs , zizou only following his steps and you dare to say nonsense
you clearly started watching football recently lol
UNITY33
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😂 😂 de FA is aware Madrid is quietly knocking de doors of Zidane so they don't want to play loose
AFeroiRt3214
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Make sure 👍🏻 Luca Zidane 🧤 switches 🔄 back to France 🇫🇷 and make him a starter
MrAB1884
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this zidane is a good coach?🏃
Is pep a good coach?
Bemcklpr
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Zizou is afraid
YoungMakito10
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Smart move, why risk a harder job😂
following pep journey, I can be a successful coach myself with billions spent . that dude doesn't take on hard jobs , zizou only following his steps and you dare to say nonsense
YoungMakito10
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Drag dealers, can't be there is lott teams looking for cooch he prefer where is not necessary
go bur. the sea hater
AFerusmc6546
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this zidane is a good coach?🏃
For we’re
Lovebug2
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Didier Deschamps is resigning because if he does not resign as Frances's manager, Zidane will kill him for that job. Its been 10 years now and Zidane is still demanding that easy job. He can't go back to Real Madrid because Vinicious will make him wotowoto all the time.
Yorokiri
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NOW!! this is a prepared country. kudos to the French FA...
fobikmpsyz
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Drag dealers, can't be there is lott teams looking for cooch he prefer where is not necessary
Sekcikmuyz
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United job is open come and taste
mk9drakku
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He cant build a team but wants a ready made up team
Toñof
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Smart move, why risk a harder job😂
senbdinptu
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this zidane is a good coach?🏃
returnofthesaith
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Dey play!
Roaringsteve
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High time. Let Zidane not convince Algerians to dominate that France team.