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Carlo Ancelotti leads Luis de la Fuente and Zinedine Zidane among highest-paid national team coaches as Lionel Scaloni’s place raises eyebrows

Yet, amidst the glittering fortunes of the top earners, a glaring anomaly remains: the shockingly modest standing of Argentina's Lionel Scaloni, whose monumental recent triumphs are scarcely reflected in his earthly reward.
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/ 13 days ago

Zinedine Zidane issues concerning update as Kylian Mbappe set to leave France camp

Zinedine Zidane didn't sugarcoat his concern over Kylian Mbappe's knee injury after France's win over Turkiye.
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/ 16 days ago

Kylian Mbappe’s France role to change dramatically as Zinedine Zidane could expose Jose Mourinho’s biggest Real Madrid dilemma with Vinicius

What happens during the international break could provide an intriguing glimpse into a tactical question that has continued to follow Mbappe and Vinicius at club level.
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/ 20 days ago

Zinedine Zidane unveils his first France squad, leaves out 11 players from the 2026 World Cup run

Zinedine Zidane named his first squad as France manager, taking over from Didier Deschamps after Les Bleus fell to eventual champions Spain in the World Cup semifinal. The 23-man squad will report for the opening window of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League, with matches against Turkey, Belgium twice, and Italy, and it leaves out 11 […]
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World Cup

/ 62 days ago

World Cup 2026: Which countries have changed managers?

A full breakdown of the 17 managerial changes following the 2026 World Cup, featured by high-profile appointments like Zinedine Zidane and Jürgen Klopp.
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/ 72 days ago

Zinedine Zidane offers a glimpse into his playing style as France coach: ‘What motivates me is scoring goals’

After Didier Deschamps' successful era, Zinedine Zidane has been announced as the new head coach of France. In his presentation, he gave clear hints about his style of play, making his priority clear.
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/ 73 days ago

Karim Benzema praises Zinedine Zidane amid France head coach reports: ‘I’m extremely happy’

After a successful era with France, Didier Deschamps will leave the national team's head coach position. As a result, Zinedine Zidane appears to be the favorite candidate to take his place. Karim Benzema did not hesitate to praise the French legend ahead of his reported arrival.
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/ 80 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo outshines Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane, and Ronaldo Nazario with impressive international goalscoring record

A recent comparison has emerged, highlighting a unique achievement that separates the Portuguese forward from his ultimate rival and a host of other all-time greats.
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World Cup

/ 80 days ago

Rodri Hernandez enters exclusive club with Zinedine Zidane and more legends after winning the 2026 World Cup with Spain

Amid widespread doubts about his physical condition, Rodri Hernández was named MVP of the 2026 World Cup, leading Spain to victory. Following this, he joined Zinedine Zidane and more legends on an exclusive list of players who have won four major trophies.
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/ 83 days ago

List of World Cup Golden Ball winners: Every tournament MVP in soccer history

The list of players who received the Golden Ball as the best player of the competition.
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/ 108 days ago

Why does Zinedine Zidane’s son play for Algeria? Luca Zidane’s World Cup switch explained

Zinedine Zidane became a true legend, winning the 1998 World Cup with France. However, his son Luca Zidane is not representing the same national team in the tournament, instead playing for Algeria.
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/ 199 days ago

Zinedine Zidane reportedly reaches an agreement to coach France, ruling out a return to Real Madrid

After several years away from the touchline, Zinedine Zidane appears to have defined his professional future. While Real Madrid had been monitoring a potential return, he has reportedly reached an agreement to take charge of France.
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/ 212 days ago

Not Zidane or Ancelotti: Former Real Madrid star Eden Hazard names surprising pick as the best coach ever

Throughout his professional career, Eden Hazard was coached by historic managers such as Zinedine Zidane and Carlo Ancelotti. Nevertheless, the former Real Madrid star decided to mention another one as the best manager in history, surprising the fans.
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/ 262 days ago

PSG coach Luis Enrique makes stunning Brahim Diaz–Zidane comparison after Morocco’s AFCON final penalty miss

Despite being the top scorer in the AFCON, Brahim Diaz transitioned from hero to villain for Morocco after missing a penalty in the final. In response, PSG coach Luis Enrique defended him, surprisingly comparing him to Zinedine Zidane.
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/ 264 days ago

Kylian Mbappe awaits new boss after 2026 FIFA World Cup: Manchester United learns Zinedine Zidane’s future decision as France starts formal steps for Didier Deschamps’ successor

While Kylian Mbappe continues to carry the present and future of the national side on the pitch, powerful decisions are being prepared far from the spotlight.