France appoints Zinédine Zidane as head coach after 21 years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 6:51 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
France has officially appointed Zinédine Zidane as head coach, marking his return to the national team twenty-one years after his previous tenure. The decision comes amid turbulence in Italian football, where Maldini and Leonardo resigned shortly after a managerial veto. Real Madrid has secured Diomande for over 100 million, while Barcelona's squad includes Ter Stegen and De Jong for an upcoming trip to England. Meanwhile, investigations into refereeing in Portugal are ongoing, and notable transfers include John Stones signing with Inter and Dovbyk leaving Betis for Bologna.
- •Zinédine Zidane appointed as France head coach.
- •Maldini and Leonardo resign in Italy after 16 days.
- •Real Madrid signs Diomande for over 100 million.
- •Barcelona includes Ter Stegen and De Jong for England trip.
- •Investigations in Portugal regarding refereeing issues.
- 6:51 AMYahoo Sports — 🗞️ Tuesday’s front pages: hello Zizou, Diomande and Barça’s No 9
"France officially appoints Zinédine Zidane as head coach today, twenty-one years after his split with the national team. It’s the big story of the day in Europe.In Italy, the project lasts less tha...
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