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Zinédine Zidane has just been named coach of the France team. This match in Izmit represents his first official in this position. The last French coach to win his first match was Aimé Jacquet in 1994.
Izmit Friday evening. The final whistle delivers the French team. The Blues exult and raise their arms. On his sidelines, Zinédine Zidane, black suit and tie, white shirt, clenches his fist without freeing himself from his usual reserve. The new boss of the France team is congratulated by his staff, David Bettoni, his long-time assistant, comes first to greet him. The two men have known each other by heart since Cannes and a form of relief emanates from their exchange. The feeling of duty accomplished is there. Pregnant.
It was difficult, sluggish, painful, but the new era begins with success and in football, even when your name is Zidane, it is still the only reality that takes precedence over everything else. For the first time since Aimé Jacquet in 1994, a French coach makes his debut. The symbol is strong.
Zidane found the day very long until the match
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The France team will continue under the direction of Zinédine Zidane during the next official matches.
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