Latest news with #FranceNationalTeam
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Zinedine Zidane snubs Saudi offer as he waits patiently for France job
Zinedine Zidane continues to reject coaching offers from suitors as he eyes the France national team job. According to L'Equipe, the former Real Madrid gaffer turned down a €100 million offer from the Saudi Pro League. Advertisement The Saudi Pro League has been trying to boost its global profile by attracting superstar players and coaches with enticing financial packages. However, Zidane is not keen on the money. The 52-year-old has not worked in the dugout since he left Real Madrid in 2021. He is still waiting for his chance to take the reins from Les Bleus manager Didier Deschamps. Zidane has rejected calls from Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and Marseille, preferring to wait until after the 2026 World Cup to see if the France role is open. Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr could be looking for a new gaffer after missing out on the AFC Champions League and failing to win any of the domestic cups. Advertisement Al-Nassr head coach Stefano Pioli has also been linked to some of the vacant jobs in his native Italy, opening the door for a managerial change. Al-Hilal want a new manager. They have been sniffing around Inter Milan's Simone Inzaghi, but a deal is difficult to get over the line. Al-Hilal are also pushing hard to sign Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. They have offered the Premier League giants €100 million. Fernandes is more likely to accept the Saudi League offer than Zidane. Despite the Saudi Pro League's aggressive recruitment and eye-watering offers, Zidane remains unmoved. While Saudi clubs continue to chase headlines with marquee names and mega-money deals, Zidane's ambitions are rooted in legacy, not luxury. Until the France job becomes available, it appears the legendary midfielder will continue to play the long game, waiting in the wings for the one role that truly matters to him.
See - Sada Elbalad
14-02-2025
- Sport
- See - Sada Elbalad
Mbappé to Participate in France National Team March Camp
Rana Atef France National Team Coach Didier Deschamps confirmed that Kylian Mbappé will return to the French national team during the international break in March, according to French newspaper L'Équipe. Mbappé had missed the October and November camps. However, Deschamps officially announced the captain's return, saying, "Yes, he will be on the squad list. Kylian Mbappé is the captain of the French national team, and he will remain so." Deschamps contract with the Blues is running to 2026.
