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Zinedine Zidane es nombrado director técnico de Francia
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· July 28, 2026
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Key takeaway Zidane's appointment marks his return to coaching after leaving his position at Real Madrid in 2021.
A new head coach has been appointed for the French national soccer team. Zinedine Zidane, a 54-year-old coach, will take the reins for the next four years. He replaces Didier Deschamps, who resigned after the 2026 World Cup.
The French team had a disappointing performance in the tournament, being eliminated by Spain in the semifinals and later losing to England in the match for third place. Zidane's appointment marks his return to coaching after leaving his position at Real Madrid in 2021. Further details about Zidane's new role and the team's future plans are available from the source, including the announcement from the French Football Federation.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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