A New Era for France as Zinédine Zidane Takes Charge of National Team Zinédine Zidane's appointment as manager of the French national team has sent shockwaves through the football world.
Beneath the surface, however, this decision is more than just a change in leadership – it's a symbol of France's nostalgia tinged relationship with its football heritage.
The 2006 World Cup winning legend brings an air of familiarity to the role, reminding fans of better times. Zidane's four year contract comes with ambitious objectives: qualifying for Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup.