Zidane

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Mbappe defends 'legend' Zidane amid 'disrespectful' FFF boss ... (beIN SPORTS MENA Breaking News)

Kylian Mbappe has labelled comments from FFF chief Noel Le Graet on Zinedine Zidane as "disrespectful"

A national side, I hardly believe this as far as I'm concerned." 'Hello sir, don't worry, look for another club, I just agreed on a contract with Didier'." Asked whether Zidane, who won the 1998 World Cup as a player alongside Deschamps and was a runner-up in 2006, had called him in recent days, Le Graet dismissed the former Real Madrid coach as having been a potential candidate.

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Zinedine Zidane comments by Noel Le Graet 'disconnected and very ... (Eurosport.com)

Zinedine Zidane has been criticised by FFF president Noel Le Graet, with Eurosport France calling his remarks "disconnected and incoherent".

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Real Madrid release angry club statement over Zinedine Zidane ... (Football Espana)

French Football Federation President Noel Le Graet has recently renewed the contract of Didier Deschamps for Les Bleus, in spite of heavy speculation that ...

These remarks show a lack of respect for one of the most admired figures by football fans around the world and our club is awaiting an immediate correction. His views were shared by many, as the likes of Djibril Cisse, Franck Ribery and even the French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera also expressing their frustration. As has become apparent though, Le Graet has no relationship to speak of with Zidane.

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French federation boss apologises for 'clumsy' Zidane comments (The Punch)

French football boss Noel Le Graet on Monday apologised for what he dubbed his "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the ...

He would have as many as he wants in Europe, a big club. “I wouldn’t even have taken his call,” Le Graet said. I just agreed a contract with Didier’.”

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Real Madrid defend Zidane and attack French FA president Noel Le ... (MARCA.com)

French Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet has been at the receiving end of criticism following his comments about France national team legend ...

The former Real Madrid boss was considered as one of the main candidates to succeed Didier Deschamps. "Zidane to Brazil? - Real Madrid.

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FFF president apologises for 'awkward remarks' on Zidane after ... (Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria)

France Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet has apologised to Zinedine Zidane for his disrepectful comments.

A personality loved by all French people Our football deserves better than that.” Zidane knows the immense esteem I have for him, like all French people.” Le Graet’s dismissal of Zidane as a potential successor to Deschamps comes two years after the 81-year-old official had backed the former midfielder to take up the reins if he was available.

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'I made some clumsy remarks' - FFF president Le Graet apologises ... (Goal.com)

French football federation president Noel le Graet has apologised for dismissive comments made about Zinedine Zidane becoming national team manager.

[Kylian Mbappe took to Twitter in disapproval](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/disrespect-legend-mbappe-fff-president-le-graet-zidane/bltcf84a5695ddc6606), writing: "Zidane is France, we don't disrespect the legend like that." The 81-year-old has since spoken to the same station to apologise for the "misunderstanding" caused by what he labelled "clumsy remarks". WHAT THEY SAID: "I would like to apologise for these remarks, which absolutely do not reflect my views nor my consideration for the player he was and the coach he has become," Le Graet told RMC Sport.

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Madrid defend Zidane in statement: 'It's disrespectful' (BeSoccer EN)

The Real Madrid board issued a statement on its website to condemn the comments made by the president of the French Football Federation, Neel Le Graet, ...

Of course not, I wouldn't have even answered the phone". In the same vein, the 'Merengues' added: "These words are disrespectful to one of the most admired figures by football fans around the world and our club expects an immediate rectification. Specifically, Le Graet's controversial words that aroused Madrid's annoyance were the following: "Zidane to Brazil?

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French football boss Le Graet under fire for 'clumsy' Zidane remarks (FRANCE 24)

French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet came under fire on Monday as he was forced to apologise for what he dubbed "clumsy remarks" about ...

But a national side I find hard to believe." "I wouldn't even have taken his call," Le Graet said. I just agreed a contract with Didier'." "To tell him what? "We all agree that what he said was very clumsy, to say the least," said Blanc, now in charge of Lyon. It's not my business.

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Mbappe slams French FA president for 'disrespecting' Zidane (ESPN)

Kylian Mbappe reacted angrily to French football president's saying he would not pick up the phone if Zinedine Zidane called about the France job.

He is without a job after he left his role with the Spanish club in 2021. A personality loved by all French people ... He can go where he wants, to a club ... Zidane knows the immense esteem I have for him, like all French people." He won Euro 2000 with France in a glittering career. Zidane had previously been a favourite to succeed Deschamps.

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French federation boss rapped over Zidane comments | The Nation ... (The Nation Newspaper)

French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet came under fire as he was forced to apologise for what he dubbed his own “clumsy remarks” about Zinedine.

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French football president apologizes for 'awkward remarks' on ... (CNN)

France Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet apologised to Zinedine Zidane on Monday after his comments on the former Real Madrid coach drew the ...

The Spanish club described Le Graet’s comments as ‘unfortunate’. [ Zinedine Zidane](http://www.cnn.com/2021/05/27/football/zinedine-zidane-leaves-real-madrid-spt-intl/index.html) on Monday after his comments on the former [Real Madrid](http://www.cnn.com/2023/01/07/football/real-madrid-villarreal-la-liga-spt-intl/index.html) coach drew the ire of players, politicians and even the Spanish club. [Zidane](http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/01/football/as-cannes-glory-years-zinedine-zidane-arsene-wenger-patrick-viera/index.html) was one of the favourites to take charge of the national team if Didier Deschamps had stepped down but his contract was extended after he led France to the World Cup final, where they lost to Argentina in Qatar last month. Zidane knows the immense esteem I have for him, like all French people.” If Zidane tried to contact me? “Who can make serious reproaches to Deschamps?

Messi, Ronaldo, Zidane: Greatest footballers of 2000s ranked by fans (GiveMeSport)

Football fans have ranked the 25 best players of the 2000s. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldinho all feature.

Messi has been voted the greatest player of the 2000s, despite only being 22 at the end of the decade. He won the Ballon d’Or in 2007. Seedorf is the only player to have won four Champions League trophies with three different teams. A remarkable footballer who is still playing in Japan with Vissel Kobe. He’s probably the greatest player of the 2010s and, the way he’s going, he could be the greatest player of the 2020s too. Ronaldo had emerged into one of the world’s best players at the end of the 2000s, winning his first Ballon d’Or trophy in 2008. The greatest player in Premier League history. Lahm is one of the greatest full-backs to ever play the game. One of the greatest captains in football history. The 25 best players of the 2010s But who were the greatest players of the 2010? The likes of

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Zinedine Zidane: Backlash over French Football Federation ... (Sky Sports)

French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet is fighting for his job as the backlash to his comments regarding Zinedine Zidanes chances of replacing ...

Zidane knows the immense esteem I have for him, like all French people." "He was an extraordinary player for the French team. Obviously the words that were said created a strong reaction. Furthermore, Madrid also criticised Le Graet for previous comments on current Real Madrid captain Karim Benzema. He can go where he wants, to a club … How has it come to this?

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'Le Graet must resign!' - FFF president told to leave after Zidane ... (Goal.com)

French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet was told to step down by the National Ethics Council in a hostile statement on Tuesday.

The organisation added in a statement: "We call on the president of the federation to withdraw from his duties and therefore to resign. WHAT THEY SAID: "President Le Graet made remarks which show that he has lost some of his lucidity," said Patrick Anton, the head of the council. Extending Didier Deschamps' deal as manager also angered segments of the FFF, as [L'Equipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Un-comite-executif-extraordinaire-de-la-fff-se-tiendra-mercredi-matin/1373837) reports he didn't properly consult some members of the federation beforehand.

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Emmanuel Macron 'wades into Zinedine Zidane 'phone call' row' (Daily Mail)

Le Graet claimed he 'wouldn't even have taken Zidane's call' if the 1998 World Cup winner enquired about replacing Didier Deschamps as France's manager.

[agreed a contract extension until 2026 World Cup](/sport/football/article-11609247/Didier-Deschamps-agrees-four-year-extension-lead-French-national-team-2026-World-Cup.html) in North America but Le Graet's harsh comments about Zidane, a three-time Champions League winner as Real Madrid coach, touched a nerve. He would have as many as he wants in Europe, a big club. Emmanuel Macron wades into Zinedine Zidane 'phone call' row engulfing French football as he 'sounds out Michel Platini to replace under-fire Noel Le Graet as FA chief'... I've never met him and we've never considered parting with Didier. 'It's up to him what he does. I just agreed a contract with Didier."

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