Zinedine Zidane, Didier Deschamps and France

'A very good candidate' - Zinedine Zidane handpicked by Didier Deschamps to replace him as France boss amid ex-Real Madrid coach's long absence from the game
Didier Deschamps has backed French football icon Zinedine Zidane as a credible successor to take over as national team coach next year.
Didier Deschamps Backs Zinedine Zidane As Natural Successor For France Job
Deschamps announced last month that he will stop after the 2026 World Cup, ending a successful reign which began in 2012 and saw France win the 2018 World Cup and reach the 2022 final
Zidane: The Natural Successor to Deschamps in French Football
France's coach Didier Deschamps anticipates Zinedine Zidane as a likely successor post-2026. Zidane, known for his prowess in midfield and successful stints at Real Madrid, is a top candidate. Deschamps reflects on his tenure with the French team and possible future opportunities.
Zidane a great candidate for France coach, but unsure he will accept role: Deschamps
France coach Didier Deschamps, who will bring an end to his 14-year stint in 2026, backed Zinedine Zidane to take up the role. Zidane has been out of managerial duty since stepping down as Real Madrid's coach in 2021.
Zinedine Zidane: Deschamps ‘not sure’ if ‘natural choice’ wants France manager job
France manager Didier Deschamps has doubts over whether ex-Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane - the favourite to succeed him - will want the job.
Deschamps Sees Zidane as his Natural Successor for the French National Team
France's head coach, Didier Deschamps, believes that his former teammate Zinedine Zidane would be "a very good candidate" to replace him at the helm of Les Bleus after he steps down following the 2026 World Cup.
Deschamps sees Zidane as a 'natural' candidate to take over as France coach
France coach Didier Deschamps sees Zinedine Zidane as a "natural” candidate to take over when he steps down from the national team. Deschamps announced last month that he will stop after the 2026 World Cup,
Zinédine Zidane is the overwhelming fans’ choice to become the next France coach
The people have spoken, and unsurprisingly, most want Zinédine Zidane to be France’s next manager.L’Équipe conducted an internet poll on who should succeed Didier Deschamps as coach of Les
Deschamps opens the door for Zidane as future France coach
Didier Deschamps has once again addressed the possibility of Zinedine Zidane succeeding him as head coach of the French national The post Deschamps opens the door for Zidane as future France coach first appeared on Africa Top Sports.
He’s a very good candidate – Deschamps speaks on Zidane’s next possible job
The head coach of the France national team, Didier Deschamps, has backed Zinedine Zidane to replace him in the role. Deschamps endorsed Zidane in his first interview since he confirmed he would step down in 2026.
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Zinedine Zidane tipped to finally make return to football for his dream job but he has to wait another YEAR
Zinedine Zidane has been tipped to finally make a return to football management after nearly four years out of the game.
‘He’s not afraid of failure’ – former teammate of Zinédine Zidane says he still dreams of managing France
Following in the footsteps of one of the most successful French managers of all time will not discourage Zinédine Zidane from ...
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Cristiano Ronaldo names the one player in world football who most reminds him of Zinedine Zidane
Cristiano Ronaldo has picked out the player who reminds him of Real Madrid and France legend Zinedine Zidane. Ronaldo, 39, ...