Emotional Zinedine Zidane achieves his ‘dream’ as he takes charge of the France team

Zinedine Zidane was announced as the new coach of the France national team. He expressed strong emotion about taking on the role, which he described as a dream of his.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 28, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Emotional Zinedine Zidane achieves his 'dream' as he takes charge of the France team

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France 24Center· Jul 29, 2026

New era for France as Zidane takes charge of national team

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Emotional Zinedine Zidane achieves his ‘dream’ as he takes charge of the France team

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Emotional Zinedine Zidane achieves his ‘dream’ as he takes charge of the France team

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Emotional Zinedine Zidane achieves his ‘dream’ as he takes charge of the France team

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Emotional Zinedine Zidane achieves his ‘dream’ as he takes charge of the France team

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