Zinedine Zidane Expected to Become France Coach Amid Salary Exemption Debate
Zinedine Zidane, the legendary former Real Madrid midfielder and coach, is widely expected to succeed Didier Deschamps as head coach of the French national team. The article reports that French senators Laurent Lafon and Michel Savin have detailed an amendment to a sports reform law that would exempt Zidane from a proposed salary cap of 450,000 euros per year for the position. The Minister of Sports has confirmed that a derogation is possible to pay the future coach. The French Football Federation (FFF) is finalizing adjustments for Zidane's arrival. Multiple linked articles provide context, including Zidane's attendance at the 2026 World Cup final, his comments on players who impressed him, and opinions from former players like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Christophe Dugarry, and Emmanuel Petit on what Zidane would bring to the team. The article also notes Zidane's career achievements: born in Marseille in 1972, Ballon d'Or winner in 1998, World Cup winner, and three-time consecutive Champions League winner as Real Madrid coach.
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