Ronaldo supports Zidane as future France national team manager
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:21 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Ronaldo endorsed Zinédine Zidane as the likely successor to Didier Deschamps for the France national team in a recent interview with L’Equipe. Zidane is expected to take over after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo praised Zidane's talent, experience, and tactical intelligence, recalling their time together at Real Madrid. He noted Zidane's exceptional performance in the 2006 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Brazil, highlighting the impact it had on him. Zidane's potential appointment has been supported widely, with many speculating it will happen post-World Cup.
- •Ronaldo calls Zidane the best teammate he ever had.
- •Zidane is favored to replace Deschamps after 2026 World Cup.
- •Ronaldo recalls Zidane's standout performance in 2006.
- •Zidane's proven success at Real Madrid could influence his selection.
- 10:21 AMYahoo Sports — ‘He has the perfect profile’ – Ronaldo backs Zinédine Zidane to succeed as France’s next manager
"Legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo gave a wide-ranging interview to L’Equipe, in which he backs his former Real Madrid teammate Zinédine Zidane to succeed as France’s next national team manager...
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