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Journalist
Holder of a Master’s degree in sports journalism, I fell in love with tennis since childhood and have always loved reading the great stories of this sport. Today, I want to tell them about them, take full advantage of my passion and be as close as possible to the aces of the circuit.
Coach of the French team since 2012, Didier Deschamps has had the time to leave his mark on the history of the Blues. The former 1998 world champion has managed to achieve numerous successes in this position in recent years but for many, it is time for his tenure to end. And to replace him, no surprise since Zinédine Zidane is widely acclaimed.
At the end of the next World Cup, Didier Deschamps will leave his place on the benchFrance team. The coach will have been in office for 14 years, already a very long mandate. If many French people appreciate him and recognize his talent for leading his team as best as possible over all these years, many of them are waiting for his successor: Zinedine Zidane.
Deschamps, an indelible imprint
By taking the leadFrance team at a very complicated time, Didier Deschamps was able to unite to raise the bar. According to a survey carried out by Odoxa83% of French people have a good opinion of the coach. They are also 79% to consider him as the best coach in the history of the Blues. The contrast is stark with when he began his term and now. Despite everything, wear and tear means that his departure is rather expected.
Zidane expected by the French to replace Deschamps
As all good things come to an end, Didier Deschamps will leave his position at the end of the World 2026. Good news for 62% of French people who are waiting for his departure. And to replace it, unsurprisingly it is Zinedine Zidane which is favored by 65% of respondents. The rate even rises to 71% for the football fans surveyed.
