{
  "id": 9710956,
  "title": "Zidane waited for France - now can he harness their star power?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/zidane-waited-for-france-now-can-he-harness-their-star-power",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T05:51:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c20dxgpjng3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zinedine Zidane was appointed as the new coach of the French national football team, replacing Didier Deschamps after France's fourth-place finish in the 2022 World Cup. Zidane had been waiting in the sidelines for this opportunity, turning down several offers in the past few years to focus solely on the national team. Despite his limited experience in management, Zidane is eager to bring his attacking style of play to the team, emphasizing the importance of scoring goals. He has called up five uncapped players for the international break, showing his intention to continue the work of his predecessor while making his mark on the team. Zidane's appointment is met with enthusiasm from players and fans, as he is seen as a figure who can rival his own star power and get the best out of the attacking talent at his disposal.",
  "summary": "Zinedine Zidane says he waited for the France job, but what will he bring to the role after five years out of management?",
  "key_points": [
    "Zinedine Zidane appointed as new French national team coach.",
    "Replaces Didier Deschamps after 2022 World Cup performance.",
    "Calls up five uncapped players for international break."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Zidane's appointment as France coach means he can now leverage his own star power to get the best out of the team's talented attacking players and bring an attacking style of play.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Zidane admits emotion on eve of first game as France coach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/zidane-admits-emotion-on-eve-of-first-game-as-france-coach",
        "published": "2026-09-25T02:51:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Zidane waited for France - now can he harness their star power?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/zidane-waited-for-france-now-can-he-harness-their-star-power-9717349",
        "published": "2026-09-25T05:51:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}