Zinedine Zidane appointed France coach after long wait for national team role
It's official now. Football icon Zinedine Zidane, 54, will be the new France national team coach. The France job was the only thing I wanted, he says.
FootballIt's official now. Football icon Zinedine Zidane, 54, will be the new France national team coach. The France job was the only thing I wanted, he says.
FootballDespite losing the final to Spain, Lionel Messi can be happy that he set three new records during the tournament. When FIFA lists the records broken, the Argentine tops them all.
FootballDidier Deschamps ends his tenure as coach of the French national team on a losing note after the defeat in the World Cup bronze medal match against England. But despite the loss, Deschamps looks back on the last few weeks with warmth. On a personal level, it has been a nice adventure, he says after the match.
SportsEngland take bronze in the World Cup after a 6-4 win over France in a high-scoring and dramatic bronze medal match, to say the least. It is the country's second World Cup medal ever. It was a crazy match, says England hat-trick scorer Bukayo Saka.
SportsFrance were mentioned as one of the overwhelming favorites for the World Cup gold medal, England as an outsider. Now both nations are in the bronze medal match after heavy semi-final losses, where a medal would at least be a small band-aid on the wounds. Here's everything you need to know.
SportsThe bronze medal match at the World Cup will be Didier Deschamps' last game as France coach. No one will cry, but I will miss the team, he says.
SportsFrance were mentioned as one of the overwhelming favorites for the World Cup title, with England as outsiders. Now both nations meet in the bronze medal match after heavy semi-final defeats, where a medal would at least be a small bandage on the wounds. Here's everything you need to know.
SportsFrance didn't get the tactics right against Spain in the World Cup semi-final. That's what national team captain Didier Deschamps admits - and he's also taking a swipe at the referee.
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