Deschamps opens door for Zidane

'A very good candidate' - Zinedine Zidane handpicked by Didier Deschamps to replace him as France boss amid ex-Real Madrid coach's long absence from the game
Didier Deschamps has backed French football icon Zinedine Zidane as a credible successor to take over as national team coach next year.
Deschamps sees Zidane as a 'natural' candidate to take over as France coach
France coach Didier Deschamps sees Zinedine Zidane as a "natural" candidate to take over when he steps down from the national team.
France coach Deschamps backing Zidane as successor
France coach Didier Deschamps admits he can see Zinedine Zidane succeeding him. Deschamps has confirmed that he will step down as national team coach after the World Cup in the summer of 2026. And Deschamps believes Real Madrid legend Zidane would be successful if he becomes the next national team coach.
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Deschamps opens the door for Zidane as future France coach
Didier Deschamps has once again addressed the possibility of Zinedine Zidane succeeding him as head coach of the French national The post Deschamps opens the door for Zidane as future France coach first appeared on Africa Top Sports.
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