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Journalist
After trying different sports, Thibault turned to a career as an amateur footballer. When making a choice between becoming a professional footballer and a journalist, the qualities tipped the scales to one side. Here he is now in the editorial team of 10 Sport, after a diploma obtained at the International Institute of Communication in Paris.
We could expect it, but Didier Deschamps surprised everyone by making it official this Wednesday. Under contract until 2026 with the France team, the coach will stop after the World Cup. The place will therefore become free and eyes will then turn to Zinedine Zidane. Today, he seems best placed to be the next coach of the France team. So is it already over?
In 2012, Didier Deschamps was appointed coach of theFrench team. 13 years later, he is still in office with the record we know, including a world champion title won in 2018. In 2026, DD will have the opportunity to win a second as selected and then it will be over for him the Blues. Indeed, Deschamps announced, he will not go beyond the current date of his contract. Great news which then opened a series, that of its discussion. Logically and immediately, we thought of Zinedine Zidane.
Zinedine Zidane’s favorite?
Legend of French football, Zinedine Zidane dream for a while to take command of theFrench team. Free since his departure from Real MadridZizou waited and refused numerous offers with the aim of succeeding Didier Deschamps. He would then hope to do so after the 2022 World Cup, but this could ultimately be the case after the 2026 World Cup. Nothing has been decided yet, but it is clear that Zidane emerges as the number 1 candidate to take up the torch.
Competition for the succession of Deschamps?
However, everything is still possible for the succession of Didier Deschamps at the head of theFrench team. There is obviously Zinedine Zidanebut other profiles could emerge as credible options. We can thus think of Franck Haise, Bruno Genesio or even Thierry Henryhe who had led the France to the silver medal at Olympic Games. Moreover, regarding the former coach of the Espoirs, Philippe Diallopresident of the FFFrecognized for The Team : « I completely respected his decision. We both explained it to each other. There is no ambiguity. I can only congratulate myself that he took the Espoirs and that we obtained this Olympic medal. I have a very good relationship with Thierry Henry. I don’t hold it against him at all for stopping after the Games. On the contrary, I thank him for leading our troops in this competition ».
So, is it already over for the next coach of the France team?
