French goalkeeper, World Cup winner, motorsport pioneer
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed France's head coach on a four-year deal and will start in August, with staff to be announced in September. He describes the role as a dream and signals continuity with Didier Deschamps while pledging to bring his own approach to the team.
France has appointed Zidane’s backroom staff and unveiled a plan for the national team’s next cycle, with Barthez returning in a national role and Bettoni as assistant. Zidane will lead France starting with a Nations League away to Turkey on Sept. 25.
The FIFA president has drawn support from several signatories ahead of next year’s vote, even as a revolt grows over a plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors. European and regional federations have warned of consequences, and some signatories have withdrawn support amid governance concerns.