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Zidane among the options for coach of France 

Zidane among the options for coach of France

8.07.2012

The famous in the recent past footballer Zinedine Zidane came into the circle of the main candidates for the post of coach of the French national team, which was released by Laurent Blanc. As announced today informed sources, the president of the French Football Federation Noel Le Grae had already discussed this issue with the former number 10 of "roosters" - champion of World Cup 1998 and European champion of Euro 2000.

"At Real Madrid Zidane worked with Jose Mourinho and this was a good experience," said Le Grae some time ago. It is significant that Zidane himself in one of his recent interviews transparently hinted he would like to try his forces as head coach of national team of France. "Ten years ago I did not want to be a coach. Now increasingly looking in this direction. We'll see," said Zidane.

Currently "priority" candidate for the post coach of "Roosters" is Didier Deschamps, who earlier this week left Marseille. Deschamps took time for think till July 8, but according to several sources entirely likely he is to depart the proposal of the French Football Federation.

Zinedine Zidane, who in June celebrated 40 years, is now sporting director of his former club Real Madrid.

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