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World Cup: France Reportedly Finds New Coach in Zidane Ahead of Third-Place Match

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • France has reportedly found its next national football coach, with legendary player Zinedine Zidane expected to take over.
  • Zidane, who previously coached Real Madrid to multiple Champions League titles, is anticipated to bring a more open style of play to the French team.
  • The official announcement is expected from the French Football Federation this month, following the conclusion of the current World Cup.

Even before the third-place playoff match of the current World Cup has been played, France appears to have identified its next national football coach: legendary player Zinedine Zidane.

Didier Deschamps, the current coach who has led the French national team for 14 years, is set to conclude his tenure after the tournament concludes. The French Football Federation is reportedly planning to make Zidane's appointment official this month. Zidane has already begun assembling his own coaching staff.

Zidane, a celebrated figure in football, previously managed Real Madrid, achieving significant success including three consecutive Champions League titles. He has been out of coaching since leaving the Spanish club in 2021. With France's attack criticized for a lack of fluidity during the current World Cup, there is considerable expectation that Zidane will implement a more expansive and open style of play.

The move signals a new era for the French national team, with hopes that Zidane's renowned tactical acumen and experience will lead them to future successes.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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