Domenech on Zidane's France appointment: Experience strong, media handling a question

Published Jul 28, 02:00 PM UTC

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Former France national team manager Raymond Domenech has offered his assessment of Zinedine Zidane's appointment as the new head of Les Bleus. Zidane was officially invested by French Football Federation President Philippe Diallo on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, succeeding Didier Deschamps after his 14-year tenure. In an interview with Ouest France, Domenech acknowledged Zidane's background, experience, and notoriety as assets for conveying messages to the squad, but questioned how the former Real Madrid coach would handle the media, his reserved image, and player interaction at the international level. Domenech, who managed France from 2004 to 2010 and led the team to the 2006 World Cup final, emphasized that results will ultimately determine perceptions of Zidane's communication style and leadership.

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Original headline: Équipe de France : Raymond Domenech juge l’arrivée de Zinedine Zidane

Original language: FR

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