- Zinedine Zidane is France’s new coach on a four‑year deal, saying it’s the happiest day of his coaching career after waiting five years and turning down club offers.
- He promises a more attacking, creative style — his first games are Nations League away to Turkey (Sept. 25) and Belgium (Sept. 28), with a home debut vs Italy on Oct. 2 (notable given his 2006 World Cup headbutt).
- Fans and the federation greeted him enthusiastically; Zidane’s legendary playing résumé (1998 World Cup, Euro 2000, Ballon d’Or) raises big expectations for Les Bleus.
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