The Weight of Expectations: Zidane's French Frenzy The appointment of Zinedine Zidane as the new manager of the France national team has generated a mix of excitement and trepidation.
For 14 years, Didier Deschamps held the reins, leaving behind a void that Zidane is now tasked with filling. Zidane's journey to this position was not without its twists and turns.
The former Real Madrid manager had been courted for several years before finally agreeing to take on the role.