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Zidane Signs Four-Year Deal as France Head Coach, Calls It 'Happiest Day' of His Career
Times of India·Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new head coach of the French national football team, signing a four-year contract with the French Football Federation. Zidane said he had waited five years for this opportunity, turning down other offers along the way. He called his appointment the happiest day of his coaching career.
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Zidane is one of football's biggest names, and his return to management with one of the world's top national teams is a major moment for the sport globally.
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