French legend Zinedine Zidane open to coaching Les Bleus – International football news
Real Madrid legend and current advisor to the club president, Zinedine Zidane, has revealed that he is open to a coaching role with his national team, according to reports.
Les Bleus fans have plenty to think about in the coming weeks. Zidane’s revelation of his dream to coach the national team will become the talking point of many talk shows across the world.
The revered attacking midfielder enjoyed a great spell with the national team. He led http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 to World Cup glory in 1998 and won the subsequent European Championship in 2000. His last appearance for France came in the final of 2006 FIFA World Cup – an unpleasant
lasting memory.
Zidane is currently employed by Real Madrid, occupying the position of Director of Football. He has been influential in his new role and is looking beyond the director’s box at the moment.
While talking to Canal +Francia, the former Juventus man gave an insight of his plans for the future. Talking about the managerial position with the national team, the 108-time capped international remarked:
“Coach, why not? It would be nice ... Everything is possible in life".
Zizou’s statements coincide with his recent announcements. The 39-year-old has started a course on “Sports Management” in Limoges, France. Regarding his enrolment an ecstatic Zidane commented: "It begins a new stage in my life, I learn things".
However, the French legend does not see himself coaching Les Blues in the near future. He revealed that he was happy with how the team is performing. Replacing Laurent Blanc is out of question, Zidane believes.
The Marseille born midfielder lauded his former teammate and complimented him as being the best man for the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684.
Zidane commented: "The question is whether it was the best person to lead this team, and the answer is yes."
This recent development regarding the retired footballer does not come as a surprise. The ambitious Frenchman has the attributes and the experience to rake the role with the national team whenever the chance arrives at his doorstep.
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