Zinédine Zidane begins tenure as France manager
Zinédine Zidane has led his first training session as manager of France’s national team, beginning what France 24 described as a new era for Les Bleus.
Zinédine Zidane has begun his tenure as manager of France’s national football team, leading his first training session with Les Bleus.
France 24 reported the session as the start of a new era for the national side. The report did not provide details about Zidane’s appointment, the location of the session or his tactical plans.
The development comes amid other reported managerial changes in European football. The Netherlands are set to face Germany, with both teams fielding new managers, according to France 24.
The report also said Gianni Infantino had taken a step back amid a FIFA governance crisis. No further details about his position were provided in the supplied material.
In basketball, France international Nicolas Batum has announced his retirement after 21 seasons, France 24 reported.
