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In the quarterfinal of men's 90+ kg boxing, Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul was disqualified for headbutting his opponent, England's Damar Thomas. As if Zinedine Zidane had descended at the SEC Centre.

Idi Amin's grandson does a Zinedine Zidane: Headbutts boxer to get disqualified

July 30, 2026 8:05 pm

Aziz Abdul says he shouldn't be judged by his relation with former Ugandan dictator, but isn't running away from his lineage

Zinedine Zidane, newly appointed coach of the France national soccer team, smiles during a media conference at the headquarters of French Football Federation headquarters in Paris, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

Zinedine Zidane unveiled as France national team coach

July 28, 2026 6:56 pm

The 54-year-old Zidane has not coached since leaving Real Madrid in 2021, whom he had led to 3 back to back Champions League titles.

New Era: What can France expect from Zinedine Zidane as head coach?

July 19, 2026 8:02 pm

A legend of the game both as player and Real Madrid manager, he is not a slave to any formation or philosophy and is considered a great man-manager

FILE: France's Zinedine Zidane in picture. (REUTERS)

Zinedine Zidane to replace Didier Deschamps as France coach after FIFA World Cup

March 24, 2026 11:54 am

Zidane’s stature in French football remains unmatched. As a player, he won the 1998 Ballon d’Or besides being the ⁠FIFA World Player of the Year thrice. He inspired the French football team to the Football World Cup title in 1998.

Footballer Luca Zidane in action. (FILE/Reuters)

My grandfather encouraged me to play for Algeria, Luca Zidane says

December 25, 2025 5:21 pm

Luca Zidane kept a clean sheet against Sudan on Wednesday as his team won 3-0 with two goals from former Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez.

'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 2024 opening ceremony: Celine Dion, Lady Gaga and Snoop Dogg

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.

Paris 2024 opening ceremony kickstarts the 33rd Summer Games

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.