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Zidane: I refused every job because I wanted to be France manager

Zidane: I refused every job because I wanted to be France manager
Sky Sports Football Tuesday 28 July 2026, 10:48 UTC 1 min read
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New France head coach Zinedine Zidane has revealed he turned down multiple job opportunities during the last five years - because he only wanted to take charge of Les Bleus.

New France head coach Zinedine Zidane has revealed he turned down multiple job opportunities during the last five years - because he only wanted to take charge of Les Bleus. [Image text:] FFF FFF FFF FFF FFF FF
Zidane (PERSON) France (LOCATION) New France (LOCATION) Zinedine Zidane (PERSON) Les Bleus (ORG)
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