Zidane waited for France - now can he harness their star power?
Zinedine Zidane says he waited for the France job, but what will he bring to the role after after five years out of management?
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"The national team is the only thing I wanted."
— Zinedine Zidane , Athlete
"Welcome home."
— Kylian Mbappe , Athlete
"He is more than fit to manage Les Bleus, given what he did at Real Madrid with great players and big egos."
— Bixente Lizarazu , Athlete
Key People
Bixente Lizarazu is a retired French footballer and a World Cup winner in 1998, known for his contributions as a left-back.
Didier Deschamps is the head coach of the French national football team, known for leading the team to a World Cup victory.
Kylian Mbappe is a French professional footballer known for his speed and scoring ability.
Zinedine Zidane is a retired French football player and coach, known for his playing career at the highest level.
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