Zinedine Zidane's Five-Year Hiatus from Coaching Before France National Team Appointment
The article reports that Zinedine Zidane, the 1998 World Cup champion and former Real Madrid manager, is set to be officially introduced as the new manager of the French national team on July 28, 2026, ending a five-year hiatus from coaching since leaving Real Madrid in 2021. During this period, Zidane remained out of the media spotlight but stayed active through family life, charity matches, galas, and events with the 1998 World Cup champions. He maintained his physical condition and showcased his football skills at events like Bordeaux's Chaban-Delmas stadium anniversary. His children, all footballers, kept him connected to the sport. His last public appearances included attending World Cup matches involving Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, and Morocco. The article notes his enduring popularity, comparing him to French rock star Johnny Hallyday, and mentions his name was linked to several clubs during his absence.
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