FootballZinédine Zidane begins rebuilding France’s full-back options after two starts against Belgium and Italy
Juventus’s right-back started both matches as Zinédine Zidane looks to broaden France’s choices in the position.
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FootballZinédine Zidane praises Lucas Da Cunha despite error against Italy
After impressing in Belgium on Monday, Lucas Da Cunha had less influence on Friday against Italy and was involved in the equaliser. Zinédine Zidane nevertheless praised him after his second appearance for France.
GeneralFranz Beckenbauer, a reference point for Zinédine Zidane on the France bench
As Zinédine Zidane begins his career as a national-team coach in Turkey on Friday, Franz Beckenbauer remains the only Ballon d’Or winner to have won a major title in that role. The German’s career provides a benchmark for France’s new coach.
GeneralFrance: FFF says it is premature to speak of a ‘Zidane effect’
Zinédine Zidane’s appointment has generated genuine public enthusiasm. For the France team and the FFF, however, it is still too early to measure its economic impact.