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Kylian Mbappé welcomes Zinedine Zidane as France manager

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:55 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Kylian Mbappé welcomes Zinedine Zidane as France manager

Summary

Kylian Mbappé extended a welcome message to Zinedine Zidane following Zidane's unveiling as France's new international manager. The announcement comes after France's semi-final exit at the hands of Spain in the recent tournament. Didier Deschamps, who led the team for several years, has officially stepped down to make way for Zidane, who has long been linked with this coaching role. Mbappé's support was shared via his Instagram account with the message, 'Welcome home'.

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By the Numbers

•Zinedine Zidane officially becomes France's international manager
•Kylian Mbappé sends a welcome message on Instagram
•Didier Deschamps steps down after semi-final loss to Spain
•Zidane has been a long-time candidate for the role
•France's next tournament will be closely watched

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5:55 PMYahoo Sports — Kylian Mbappé sends message to Zinedine Zidane after France unveiling

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Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has sent a welcome message to fellow countryman and new international manager Zinedine Zidane on Tuesday.This of course comes fresh off the former midfielder being unve...
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