What to expect from Zinedine Zidane as new French national team coach

Following Didier Deschamps' 14-year tenure ending with a 4-6 World Cup third-place loss to England, Zinedine Zidane is set to become the new coach of the French national team. The article gathers perspectives from former French players and those who knew Zidane in Marseille. Emmanuel Petit notes the legacy is manageable since Deschamps didn't win a second World Cup. Former youth teammate Naine recalls Zidane's childhood skills. First coach Alain Lepeu reveals he had to argue for Zidane's selection due to his Algerian heritage. Dimitri Payet says Zidane will be highly expected given his coaching success, including three consecutive Champions League titles with Real Madrid. The FFF is expected to announce the appointment before end of July 2026.

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