Philippe Diallo explains Zidane

This is the file that interests us when we talk about the France team. In addition to the case of Kylian Mbappé, the role of Didier Deschamps has often been singled out. It must be said that the game offered by the Blues for several years does not excite many people. And the name of Zinédine Zidane is constantly mentioned to take over. At least, that was the case after the 2022 World Cup, because since then, DD has extended. And at the microphone of RMCthe president of the FFF Philippe Diallo explained the Zidane case.

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« Zidane? I didn't do it, because I arrived in 2023 with Didier Deschamps who had just extended until 2026. So, I respect his contract because it fulfilled the objectives of the FFF. If the financial aspect played a role (editor's note: to break the contract)? Yes, it's obvious. But DD, I asked him to be a semi-finalist of the Euro and that was the case. We all want to dream, to have emotions while watching matches. The incredible final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was indeed Deschamps, the coach who experienced one of the best finals in history, which everyone is talking about. I started playing football when I was little. I love football and I am sensitive to the style of play. But when I talk to my colleagues from other federations, many dream of being in my place. The place of a president who has a team which goes to the final regularly, which wins titles. I would be lying if I said that no one is asking for Zidane, it's true. I'm not in denial. I'm not autistic at all.”he said.