Also known as: 'ZZ' · French football great
Former Real Madrid manager appointed France national team coach in July 2026, tasked with winning the 2030 World Cup.
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Zidane 'no regrets' about Materazzi headbutt as France face Italy again By AFP October 02, 2026 11:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter France's head coach Zinedine Zidane attends a training session on the ev …
Zidane 'no regrets' about Materazzi headbutt as France face Italy againCitizen Digital
… ening the scoring in a 1-0 French win against Turkey on Friday. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); New France coach Zinedine Zidane …
Mbappe out for two weeks or more with knee injury say RealCitizen Digital
Zidane admits emotion on eve of first game as France coach By AFP September 25, 2026 06:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter France's head coach Zinedine Zidane (R) and France's forward Kylian Mbappe (L) take …
Zidane admits emotion on eve of first game as France coachCitizen Digital
Zidane gets down to work as France start new era By AFP September 22, 2026 01:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former French international footballer Zinedine Zidane applauds at the start of a charity fut …
Zidane gets down to work as France start new eraCitizen Digital
Mbappe says having Zidane as France coach 'like a film' By AFP September 21, 2026 05:07 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Real Madrid's French forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring a hat-trick and his team …
Mbappe says having Zidane as France coach 'like a film'Citizen Digital
… I said maybe I can play another position, but he's the boss, so he decided." - Ambition: Zidane - Nkunku's time at Chelsea ended after two seasons with a move to AC Milan. …
Nkunku craving freedom and fun on RB Leipzig returnCitizen Digital
… Real Madrid did it under Zinedine Zidane, reigning over the continent from 2016 to 2018. …
Is Champions League three-peat really possible for PSG?Citizen Digital
… Zinedine Zidane also lifted the trophy three times in consecutive seasons, with Madrid winning six in a remarkable 10-year spell. …
Mourinho's Real Madrid European revival bid starts with Inter reunionCitizen Digital
… Maradona, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo Nazario, Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Zidane..." he said. …
Mourinho says Mbappe worthy of Ballon d'OrCitizen Digital
Fabien Barthez joins Zidane's new France coaching setup By AFP August 13, 2026 01:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former French football goalkeeper Fabien Barthez looks on prior to the football and rugby …
Fabien Barthez joins Zidane's new France coaching setupFrance coach Zinedine Zidane said he has no regrets about his headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final, describing it as part of his career, as France prepares to face Italy in a UEFA Nations League match on Friday.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France coach Zinedine Zidane said he has no regrets about his headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final, describing it as part of his career, as France prepares to face Italy in a UEFA Nations League match on Friday.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France captain Kylian Mbappe suffered a hyperextension of his left knee playing for France and will miss the next 10 days of Nations League matches, Real Madrid confirmed. The forward left the pitch after scoring in France's 1-0 win against Turkey on Friday and could be ready when La Liga resumes.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zinedine Zidane, appointed in July to succeed Didier Deschamps after 14 years, said he felt "immense emotion" ahead of his first match in charge of France against Turkey in the UEFA Nations League.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zinedine Zidane, who succeeded Didier Deschamps as coach of Les Bleus, will lead France for the first time in a UEFA Nations League tie in Turkey. The 54-year-old, widely recognised as one of France's greatest players, described the job as "a dream."
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe said playing under new France coach Zinedine Zidane, who picked him up for a Real Madrid youth trial when Mbappe was 13 or 14, is "like a film." Zidane replaced Didier Deschamps on Friday and will take charge in the Nations League match against Turkey.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Christopher Nkunku has returned to RB Leipzig from Chelsea, hoping to rediscover the enjoyment of football and re-establish himself as an attacking threat after a stalled career at Stamford Bridge.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain, having won the Champions League in back-to-back years under Luis Enrique, are now pursuing a rare third consecutive title. Captain Marquinhos acknowledged the difficulty of the objective but said the treble is PSG's target for the campaign.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho, who led Inter Milan to a Champions League title in 2010 before joining Real Madrid, is beginning his second stint at Madrid and opens the club's European campaign against Inter on Tuesday at the Bernabeu.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Kylian Mbappe deserves to win this year's Ballon d'Or, arguing the award should go to "the best player in the world" rather than be decided by World Cup or Champions League success. Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history during the 2026 tournament and was the top scorer in La Liga and the Champions League last season.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fabien Barthez, a 1998 World Cup winner with France, has joined the coaching staff of new French national team manager Zinedine Zidane as goalkeeper coach, the French Football Federation announced on August 13, 2026.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of France coach Zinedine Zidane, has left Granada for Spanish second-tier club Leganes on a one-year contract with an option for a second season. The 28-year-old French-born Algeria international made 45 appearances for Granada over two seasons.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto Mancini has been appointed Italy head coach for a second time, replacing Gennaro Gattuso after Italy's World Cup qualification play-off defeat. The 61-year-old, who previously led Italy to the Euro 2020 title, said he aims to restore the team to winning ways after missing the last three World Cups.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French football icon Zinedine Zidane was appointed head coach of the France national team on Tuesday, tasked with delivering the 2030 World Cup as coach, just as he won it as a player in 1998.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zinedine Zidane, 54, was appointed France coach on Tuesday, replacing Didier Deschamps following France's fourth-place finish at the World Cup. Zidane had long been considered the leading candidate for the role.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zinedine Zidane, 54, was appointed France coach following Didier Deschamps' departure. Zidane, a former Real Madrid manager who led the club to three consecutive Champions League titles, had been waiting for the opportunity to take charge of the national team for several years since leaving Real Madrid in 2021.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
French football icon Zinedine Zidane has been appointed coach of France with the goal of winning the 2030 World Cup, mirroring his success as a player when he helped France win the 1998 World Cup at home. AFP Sport reviews key moments from Zidane's illustrious playing career, including his international debut at age 22 when he scored twice against the Czech Republic and his pivotal role in France's 1998 World Cup victory.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The French Football Federation will hold a news conference on July 28 to unveil the next coach of the national team. Zinedine Zidane, 54, is the overwhelming favourite to succeed Didier Deschamps, whose tenure ended after France finished fourth at the 2026 World Cup.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The French Football Federation will announce its new head coach on July 28, with Zinedine Zidane the overwhelming favourite to succeed Didier Deschamps following France's fourth-place finish at the 2026 World Cup.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Didier Deschamps said goodbye to his role as France's head coach on Saturday after 14 years in charge, describing his time with the players as a "truly wonderful adventure." France finished fourth at the 2026 World Cup in North America after losing 6-4 to England in the third-place playoff.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Didier Deschamps, France's coach for 14 years, plays his final match on Saturday as Les Bleus face England in the World Cup third-place play-off after losing to Spain 2-0 in the semi-finals. Zinedine Zidane, Deschamps' former teammate, is waiting to take over the role.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
Austria and Algeria drew 3-3, with both teams qualifying for World Cup knockout rounds and eliminating Iran. Austria reached the knockout round for the first time since 1982, while Algeria matched their 2014 World Cup performance.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina in a 3-0 victory over Algeria, equaling Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goalscoring record of 16 goals. The 38-year-old also became the first player to feature in six World Cup tournaments.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France forward Ousmane Dembele has defended captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has become excessive as the national team prepares for the World Cup. Mbappe has faced scrutiny since joining Real Madrid in 2024, with criticism intensifying after the club failed to win La Liga or the Champions League.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Algeria upset the Netherlands 1–0 in Rotterdam on Wednesday in a World Cup warm-up friendly, with Hadj Moussa scoring in the 86th minute. Goalkeeper Luca Zidane made several saves for Algeria ahead of the 2026 tournament, which kicks off in North America next week.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League title by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final at Budapest on May 30, 2026. Coach Luis Enrique said the victory was "even bigger" than their maiden European title a year ago.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG coach Luis Enrique said his team are not favourites to defend their Champions League crown in Saturday's final against Arsenal, noting that while PSG scored 44 goals this competition and Arsenal conceded six, finals tend to be close affairs and last year's 5-0 win over Inter Milan was exceptional.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
After 14 years leading France to a World Cup victory in 2018 and a final loss to Argentina in 2022, Didier Deschamps plans to step down as France coach following the upcoming World Cup in North America. France currently top the world rankings and are among the leading contenders for final victory.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →