‘He’s back’: Zinedine Zidane named France head coach in long-awaited homecoming

Four-year deal agreed with successor to Deschamps ‘I have so many emotions, I am ready for the challenge’ For Tuesday’s front page, L’Équipe simply went with “ Il revient ” – “He’s back” – echoing the newspaper’s 2005 headline when Zinedine Zidane came out of international retirement. At the time, the midfielder’s upcoming return was seen as a major boost to Les Bleus ’ ailing World Cup qualifying campaign. There was a similar sense of anticipation now as the roads around the French Football Federation headquarters in Paris were closed off for Zidane’s unveiling as head coach. A crowd of&

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