Zinedine Zidane: Former Real Madrid manager appointed as France head coach

Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the new head coach of the France national team.

Didier Deschamps, France’s longest-serving manager, ended his 14-year stint in charge after the nation’s semi-final exit to Spain at the 2026 World Cup.

Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, has been out of management since leaving Real Madrid for a second time as head coach in 2021.

More to follow.