Legend returns: Zidane set to lead France’s national team

Football legend Zinédine Zidane, hailed as one of the biggest names in the sport’s history, is set to re‑join Les Bleus. He will be officially presented on Tuesday at around 11:00 as the new head coach of France, marking his first senior managerial role with the national side.

Zidane’s reputation as a football legend stems from a career that placed him among the sport’s most celebrated figures. The description of him as "one of the biggest names in football history" underscores the magnitude of his return to the French national team.

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The appointment will be formalised on Tuesday, with the presentation scheduled for roughly 11:00. At that moment, Zidane will assume the duties of head coach of France, taking charge of the national squad known as Les Bleus.

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The Tuesday unveiling will launch Zidane’s tenure, signalling a new chapter for Les Bleus as the team moves from the legacy of his playing days to his leadership on the touchline.