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No man disrespects Zidane: French football boss Le Graët says sorry

French football chief Noël Le Graët apologised on Monday for what he conceded were clumsy comments about the former France international Zinedine Zidane and his possible appointment as boss of the France national team in the wake of their defeat to Argentina in the World Cup final last month.

Radio France Internationale

Mauricio Pochettino tipped to become next Chelsea manager with Graham Potter under pressure

Chelsea news: The former Tottenham boss is currently odds on to replace under-fire Graham Potter at Stamford Bridge following the Blues' FA Cup exit to Manchester City.

Football London

Real Madrid accuse FFF president of ‘lack of respect’ towards Zinedine Zidane

The Spanish giants have defended their former player and manager

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French FA chief apologises to Zinedine Zidane after Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappe blasts

President of the French Football Federation, Noel Le Graet, was involved in controversy at the weekend for less than complimentary comments about Zinedine Zidane - and has now been forced to apologise

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe receives Real Madrid backing over Zinedine Zidane "disrespect" row

Real Madrid have criticised France FA president Noel Le Graet following his comments about Zinedine Zidane which striker Kylian Mbappe described as "disrespectful"

Daily Mirror

Zinedine Zidane: Noel La Graet sorry for comments on France icon after Mbappe and Real Madrid hit back

La Graet has now apologised for his comments about the French legend that sparked outrage

Evening Standard

French Federation Head Apologizes after Uproar over Zidane

The president of France's football federation apologized Monday after Kylian Mbappé, the French sports minister and Real Madrid all took him to task for brusque comments that he “couldn’t care less” about Zinédine Zidane's future as a coach. Noël Le Graët said his comments in a radio interview were “clumsy”…

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Mbappé slams French football boss Le Graët for 'disrespecting' Zidane

French Football Federation President Noel Le Graët was forced to apologise on Monday for what he dubbed "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team, with Les Bleus striker Kylian Mbappé among several who blasted his "disrespect" for the 1998 World Cup champion.

France 24

Kylian Mbappe hits out at "disrespect" over Zinedine Zidane situation

Kylian Mbappe has hit out at France FA president Noel Le Graet for “disrespecting” Zinedine Zidane following his blase reaction linking him with the Brazil position

Daily Mirror

Zinedine Zidane offers hope to Premier League clubs after Didier Deschamps new contract

Zinedine Zidane has turned down approaches from Brazil, Portugal and the United States as he would rather wait for the French job to open once Didier Deschamps departs his post

Daily Mirror

Report: Ex-Real Madrid Coach Zidane Rebuffs USMNT Interest

The 50-year-old reportedly rejected overtures to succeed Gregg Berhalter.

Sports Illustrated

Deschamps Extends as France Coach to Next World Cup

After leading France to another World Cup final, coach Didier Deschamps is signing up for another shot at the title, prolonging his contract to June 2026. The French Football Federation announced the contract extension on Saturday, The Associated Press reported. Deschamps, a World Cup winner as a player, took over…

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Didier Deschamps staying on as France head coach

The 54-year-old’s future with the national team was questioned following the conclusion of the World Cup in Qatar

The Independent UK

Didier Deschamps extends stay as France manager with all eyes on Euro 2024

Contract will take France boss to 14 years in charge.

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Karim Benzema takes swipe at Didier Deschamps as details of World Cup row emerge

Karim Benzema missed the entirety of the World Cup but his camp have released images of his medical results which contradict the France national team statements

Football London

Kylian Mbappe trumps Didier Deschamps with World Cup message but Lionel Messi has last laugh

Kylian Mbappe has been seen giving his France teammates a pep talk during the half-time break of the World Cup final that they went on to lose against Argentina in Qatar

Chronicle Live

Moussa Diaby's World Cup disappointment as Bayer Leverkusen set '€100million asking price'

The French forward has been linked with a move to Newcastle United since the takeover last year

The Independent UK

Footage reveals Kylian Mbappe’s stirring half-time speech in World Cup final

France manager Didier Deschamps also spoke bluntly to his players

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Daily Mirror

Footage of Kylian Mbappe's World Cup final team talk in France dressing room speaks volumes

Kylian Mbappe almost singlehandedly won the World Cup final for France on Sunday and it was the PSG man who issued a battlecry to his team-mates at half-time with Argentina leading

Daily Mirror

Man Utd transfer target accused of 'leaking dressing room secrets' in warning to Erik ten Hag

Benjamin Pavard has been linked with a switch to Manchester United as he talks up a Bayern Munich exit but the defender endured a difficult World Cup that saw him face unwanted accusations

Football London

William Saliba's World Cup frustrations hand Arsenal contract split verdict on renewal hope

Arsenal defender William Saliba remains an uncertain long-term figure for the club amid contract renewal hopes, but World Cup frustration with France has only created a split view on his position.

Daily Mirror

Zinedine Zidane changes stance on management return after contact from Man Utd

Zinedine Zidane has been out of football management for 18 months and has already rejected approaches from Manchester United gauging interest in a return to the dugout

Evening Standard

World Cup 2022 review: Football was fabulous but at huge human cost as ‘real’ Qatar conveniently missing

“The tournament of external noise,” as Gareth Southgate put it, was capped off by the “final of records”, in the words of Didier Deschamps.

The Times of India

Kylian Mbappe: Global face of his race at FIFA World Cup 2022

The fervent embrace of the star by a community in dire need of a hero is noteworthy as racism rises across the world. The star's cold-shouldering of Macron after France's defeat in the final too is being seen as an image of Black defiance...

Daily Mirror

France return to heroes' reception in Paris despite losing World Cup final

France were defeated by Argentina in one of the greatest World Cup finals of all time, but their supporters back home have still greeted them with a heroes' welcome

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