According to reports from French media, Zinedine Zidane has missed his first major opportunity to become the head coach of the French national team. The former Real Madrid manager was in talks with the French Football Federation (FFF) but negotiations reportedly broke down over contract terms and the timing of a potential appointment.
Sources indicate that the FFF was not ready to part ways with current coach Didier Deschamps, who led France to the 2018 World Cup title and the 2022 World Cup final. Deschamps' contract runs until after the 2026 World Cup, and the federation has publicly backed him despite recent mixed results.
Zidane, who won three consecutive Champions League titles with Real Madrid, has been without a club since leaving the Spanish giants in 2021. He has long been linked with the France job, but this latest setback suggests he may have to wait longer for the opportunity.
