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Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new manager of the French men's national team, inheriting a storied legacy and a clear mandate to blend tradition with a more dynamic approach.
Zinedine Zidane, the 1998 World Cup hero, has taken charge of Les Bleus on a four‑year deal, promising to build on Didier Deschamps’ 14‑year tenure and steer France through upcoming Nations League matches and a bid for the 2030 World Cup.
Zinedine Zidane was announced as France’s new coach, signing a four‑year deal that promises a creative overhaul and a highly anticipated debut against Turkey, Belgium and Italy.
Zinedine Zidane's appointment as France's new national team coach marks a pivotal moment as he prepares to face Turkey in the upcoming Nations League fixture.
The French Football Federation announced Zidane's appointment, highlighting his emotional ties to the squad and a four‑year contract that will see him open his first competitive match against Turkey in the Nations League.
Andrea Pirlo has stepped back from the national team coaching race after criticism of his association with the Russian betting firm Fonbet, a relationship that has drawn political scrutiny and raised questions about the future of Italy’s football administration.
Andrea Pirlo has stepped back from the running to become Italy’s national team coach after a controversy erupted over his role as a global ambassador for the Russian betting company Fonbet. Politicians, diplomats and sports figures have weighed in, highlighting the intersection of sport, commerce and geopolitics.
The prospective appointment of Andrea Pirlo as Italy’s head coach has ignited a political row, driven by his ties to the Russian betting firm Fonbet and a recent Moscow appearance amid Ukraine’s aerial attacks.
The 2026 World Cup final will pit Argentina against Spain at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, a match that promises historic storylines, prestigious awards and a showcase of football’s greatest talents.
An exploration of the World Cup's most memorable victories, historic firsts, and the iconic figures who shaped football's grandest stage.
England secured a 2‑1 victory over Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal in Miami, drawing a glittering audience that included football legends, music icons and royalty
The film 'Zidane, a 21st Century Portrait' re‑imagines the career of the French legend through an experimental visual language, drawing connections to Camus and Bacon while exposing the human side of a sporting deity.
Artists across the globe use the world's most popular sport to convey humanist ideals, national identity, and political dissent, turning pitches into galleries and players into icons.
A retrospective on five major controversies that have defined the dark side of the FIFA World Cup and prompted changes in the sport.
A FIFA‑organized Legends Match and an Italian‑language Mass marked a celebration of Italian‑American culture and soccer in Manhattan.
Zinedine Zidane’s last World Cup appearance blended brilliance and controversy, shaping a narrative that still resonates in football history.
Zinedine Zidane's unexpected comeback for France at the 2006 World Cup blended mystery, brilliance, and controversy, leaving an indelible mark on football history.
During a missile attack on Kyiv, former Italian World Cup winners Andrea Pirlo and Marco Materazzi attended a Fonbet‑organized football event in Moscow, drawing sharp criticism from Ukrainian officials and media.
From June 11 to July 19, the Guggenheim will present Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno’s cinematic meditation on Zinédine Zidane, weaving together technical innovation, artistic reference, and the broader cultural moment of a dampened World Cup.