Zinedine Zidane has officially begun his tenure as the head coach of the French national football team, succeeding Didier Deschamps. At age 54, the former player is set to lead Les Bleus in his debut match during a UEFA Nations League fixture against Turkey this Friday.
Zidane’s appointment follows a period of waiting for the managerial position. Widely regarded as one of the sport's all-time greats, he now transitions into the role of head coach to begin a new era for French football.
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