Zinedine Zidane

'It's a dream... I can't wait': Zinedine Zidane on taking over French national team's coaching role

May 28, 2025 2:24 pm

This development came after the Les Bleus' long-time coach Didier Deschamps announced his departure post the 2026 World Cup set to be played in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Paris Olympics: Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Snoop Dogg, Hip Hop - opening ceremony had all bases covered

July 28, 2024 7:42 am

Despite steady rain, the vibrant colours and music left a lasting impression; not allowing hijab-wearing athletes the sore sticking point.

Olympics begin with boat party — Lady Gaga singing, children taking the flame from Zinedine Zidane — as Paris puts behind terror scare

July 27, 2024 7:04 am

PV Sindhu, dressed in an ivory khadi georgette with orange and green print, and Sharath Kamal in a classy, minimalistic design kurta led the 78 Indians out

French federation official calls for its president Le Graet to resign

January 11, 2023 12:05 am

Patrick Anton made the comments on Tuesday, a day after Le Graet apologised to France great Zinedine Zidane for remarks about the former Real Madrid coach which drew the ire of players, politicians and the Spanish club.

French football president apologises for 'awkward remarks' on Zidane after backlash

January 09, 2023 5:06 pm

Zidane was one of the favourites to take charge of the national team if Didier Deschamps had stepped down but his contract was extended after he led France to the World Cup final, where they lost to Argentina in Qatar last month.

Mbappé defends Zidane after Le Graët's comments cause a stir

January 09, 2023 8:13 am

The World Cup star Mbappé posted a message on his Twitter account late Sunday saying “ Zidane is France, you don't disrespect a legend like that.”

Zinedine Zidane rejects offer to be USA coach: Report

January 08, 2023 9:40 pm

The report also added that the 1998 World Cup winner also rejected offers from Brazil and Portugal as he is only interested in the France national coach's post.

Brazil keen to hire Zinedine Zidane - Report

December 26, 2022 8:52 am

Brazil are searching for a new manager after Tite resigned after defeat to Croatia.

While You Were Asleep: France get heroes' welcome in Paris, Ancelotti commits his future to Real Madrid, Kroos backs Zidane to succeed Deschamps

December 20, 2022 10:47 am

Thousands in Paris welcome France home after World Cup loss. Ancelotti insists he is 'happy' at Real Madrid. Didier Deschamps has refused to confirm whether he will stay on as France boss.

Zidane waiting in the wings to take over from Deschamps; France football president who has backed Deschamps faces harassment allegations

December 13, 2022 11:01 am

President Le Graet faces allegation of sending inappropriate text to women; Le Graet had said Deschamps had freedom to continue if France reached World Cup semifinals.

In Pics: Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony lit up by Lady Gaga and Zinedine Zidane

July 27, 2024 12:44 am

The 33rd edition of the Summer Games kicked off on Friday, July 26 in the French Capital after a never-seen-before opening ceremony.

French Football Legend Zinedine Zidane Arrives at Mumbai airport

June 10, 2016 6:20 pm