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Zidane's return as France manager sparks national excitement
Original: Zinedine Zidane is back, and France cannot wait to acclaim him https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7649973/2026/10/02/zined
Zinedine Zidane is back in football, with reports indicating he has taken over as manager of the France national team. The news has been met with enthusiasm in France, where the World Cup-winning former player is revered, and supporters are eagerly awaiting his first matches in charge and the start of a new era for Les Bleus.
Why now: One of football's biggest names is returning to management with his country's national team, a major development in the sport.
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- Zinedine Zidane is back, and France cannot wait to acclaim him https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7649973/2026/10/02/zinedine-zidane-return-france-manager/ # Sports # Football # France · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 2
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