Zidane admits emotion on eve of first game as France coach
Zinedine Zidane, a star of France’s 1998 World Cup-winning team, was appointed in July to succeed former colleague Didier Deschamps, who stepped down after 14 years in charge.
Zinedine Zidane, the French football legend, has admitted to feeling immense emotion as he prepares to take charge of the national team in their UEFA Nations League match against Turkey. The 54-year-old, who won the World Cup in 1998, was appointed as France's coach in July following Didier Deschamps' departure after 14 years. Zidane acknowledged that his role as a coach is to focus on the players and help them achieve victories.
Captain Kylian Mbappe has returned to normal training after battling illness earlier in the week. Zidane's arrival has sparked anticipation among French football fans, but midfielder Adrien Rabiot believes that while the spotlight on Zidane could benefit the players, it is essential for him to stay out of the limelight to allow the team to focus on their performance.
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