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Zinedine Zidane has been officially named the new manager of the French national football team, succeeding Didier Deschamps. The announcement was made by French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo. Zidane takes on the role five years after leaving Real Madrid. The article also covers the FFF's support for clubs affected by wildfires in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Corsica, Occitania, and the Mediterranean region. Additionally, it reports on ongoing negotiations between Lyon and Estoril for Austrian centre-back Felix Bacher, and includes an emotional message from Kylian Mbappé reflecting on France's World Cup campaign in the Americas, expressing pride despite not achieving the main goal.
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Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation, and Zidane
Zidane Officially Announced as New France Manager
Zizou succeeds Didier Deschamps and embraces a new challenge five years after leaving Real Madrid.
Fires affect France
French Football Federation Supports Clubs Affected by Fires
Support is particularly directed toward clubs in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Corsica, Occitania, and the Mediterranean region.
Bacher could bring another windfall to Estoril
Transfer of Felix Bacher to Lyon Still Not Closed
The future of the 25-year-old Austrian centre-back could be decided in the coming hours.
- Paulo Fonseca's Lyon is in advanced negotiations with Estoril for Felix Bacher.
- Estoril has received approaches for centre-back Felix Bacher.
Mbappé celebrates
Mbappé's Emotional Message in the Aftermath of the World Cup: "It Hurts and Will Hurt for Some Time..."
The French international expresses "pride" in the French national team's journey in the Americas, despite the main goal not being achieved.
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Zinedine Zidane to Succeed Didier Deschamps as France National Team Coach