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Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Zinédine Zidane turns down Al-Hilal approach
It is hardly a secret that Zinédine Zidane is waiting for the France job. He hasn't got much longer to wait, either. Didier Deschamps has already announced that he will leave his post with Les Bleus after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Zidane is the overwhelming favourite to succeed him in the role. The former Real Madrid manager has been out of work since leaving Los Blancos in 2021, and there is no question of taking a role before the France job becomes vacant, it seems. As per a report from L'Équipe, he has turned down a significant approach from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in recent days. Advertisement The offer from the Gulf State was valued at €100m for a contract of just one year. It would have allowed him to depart and take the job with France the following summer. However, after a day of reflection, Zidane opted to refuse the offer. It is Simone Inzaghi who is instead expected to take the job at Al-Hilal. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
Dembele says PSG players will report for France duty in ‘strange state'
PSG crushed Inter Milan 5-0 to record the biggest winning margin in the Champions League final. (AP pic) MUNICH : France coach Didier Deschamps will find some of his players in a strange state when they return from Paris St-Germain's weekend celebrations, forward Ousmane Dembele said following the club's first Champions League triumph. PSG crushed Inter Milan 5-0 in the final in Munich today, recording the biggest winning margin in the showpiece match of the continent's premier club competition. France players, including PSG's Lucas Hernandez, Warren Zaire-Emery, Bradley Barcola, Desire Doue and Dembele, are due to rejoin the national squad at Clairefontaine from tomorrow to prepare for Friday's Nations League semi-final against Spain. 'There you go, we've made a whole nation, a whole city proud. And, like they say, the party is just getting started. Didier is going to find us in a strange state,' the 28-year-old joked during an interview on French television channel M6. The France international described the festivities as a long-awaited release after years of heartbreak. PSG's previous Champions League final appearance was in 2020, when they were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Bayern Munich. 'It's exceptional, what just happened. Winning finals is great, but doing it in this way is even better, it's even more thrilling,' said Dembele. 'Honestly, we deserve it. After so many years of hardship and battles, I think Paris St-Germain truly deserves this victory.' There has been rejoicing in Paris as fans await the team's arrival today but Dembele urged supporters to keep the festivities peaceful. More than 500 people were arrested by police and two people were reported dead during wild celebrations in France.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Zinedine Zidane ‘offered stunning managerial return worth €100m-a-year' after four years out of work
ZINEDINE ZIDANE has been offered a stunning return to management with a contract offer worth €100million, according to reports. The claim comes from French outlet L'Equipe, who say the former Real Madrid boss has been offered a mouth-watering one-year deal by Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. 3 3 Zidane, 52, has been out of work since leaving his second stint as manager of Real Madrid in 2021, having won three Champions League titles there across two spells. Saudi giants Al-Hilal have been without a permanent manager since Jorge Jesus left at the start of May. And the club were willing to give Zidane a one-year deal worth a whopping €100m (£84m). However, it has since been reported Zidane has TURNED DOWN the offer. That decision is said to stem from his desire to succeed Didier Deschamps as the manager of the French national team. Zidane firmly threw his hat in the ring for that gig earlier this week. The World Cup winner said: "I feel legitimate in the France team. "[It is] Where I played and spent almost twelve, thirteen or fourteen years as a player. "Of course, it's a dream, I can't wait." Deschamps has announced he will be stepping down from his post as France boss after the 2026 World Cup. The 56-year-old became France boss in 2012 and has gone on to lead them to winning the 2018 World Cup and 2020/21 Uefa Nations League. They were also runners-up at Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup. 3
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Zinedine Zidane 'turns down £84MILLION offer to return to management' - after the former Real Madrid boss revealed he's holding out for his 'dream' role
Zinedine Zidane has reportedly turned down a one-year contract worth £84million to manage in Saudi Arabia. After calling time on his legendary playing career following the World Cup final in 2006, Zidane spent some time away from the sport before returning to Real Madrid to embark on a career in coaching. After cutting his teeth during an 18-month spell in charge of the club's reserve team Zidane would take the top job in January 2016 following the dismissal of Rafa Benítez. The Frenchman proved to be an instant success in the dugout, winning three consecutive Champions League trophies, an unprecedented feat in the modern era. However, after a second stint in charge of the club came to an end in 2021 Zidane has yet to take on another managerial position. And according to a report from L'Equipe, it is not due to a lack of suitors. A report from the French outlet claimed Zidane has been offered €100m (£84.3m) to take charge of Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. The club have been without a permanent manager since parting ways with Jorge Jesus in May, and are on the lookout for a new boss with the revamped Club World Cup on the horizon. Following Zidane's refusal, the club are said to be nearing a deal to appoint Inter boss Simone Inzaghi following the Italian's defeat in the Champions League final on Saturday. Zidane's decision not to take the Al-Hilal job is said to stem from his intention to succeed Didier Deschamps as the manager of the French national team. Deschamps announced earlier this year that he would step down from the role after more than a decade in charge following the 2026 World Cup. And speaking this week Zidane firmly put himself forward to be Deschamps' successor. 'I feel legitimate in the France team,' he said. '[It is] where I played and spent almost twelve, thirteen or fourteen years as a player. Of course, it's a dream, I can't wait.'
The Hindu
a day ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Deschamps will find PSG's France players in strange state after party, Dembele says
France coach Didier Deschamps will find some of his players in a strange state when they return from Paris St Germain's weekend celebrations, forward Ousmane Dembele said following the club's first Champions League triumph. PSG crushed Inter Milan 5-0 in the final in Munich on Saturday, recording the biggest winning margin in the showpiece match of the continent's premier club competition. France players, including PSG's Lucas Hernandez, Warren Zaire-Emery, Bradley Barcola, Desire Doue and Dembele, are due to rejoin the national squad at Clairefontaine from Monday to prepare for Thursday's Nations League semifinal against Spain. READ | Enrique happy to achieve 'ultimate goal' with PSG after winning Champions League title 'There you go, we've made a whole nation, a whole city proud. And, like they say, the party is just getting started. Didier is going to find us in a strange state,' the 28-year-old joked during an interview on French television channel M6. The France international described the festivities as a long-awaited release after years of heartbreak. PSG's previous Champions League final appearance was in 2020, when it was narrowly beaten 1-0 by Bayern Munich. 'It's exceptional, what just happened. Winning finals is great, but doing it in this way is even better, it's even more thrilling,' said Dembele. 'Honestly, we deserve it. After so many years of hardship and battles, I think Paris St Germain truly deserves this victory.' There has been rejoicing in Paris as fans await the team's arrival on Sunday but Dembele urged supporters to keep the festivities peaceful. More than 500 people were arrested by police and two people were reported dead during wild celebrations in France
