Zidane

Real Madrid have defended Zinedine Zidane after the president of the French Football Federation claimed he would not have answered the phone if he had ...

The president went on to add: 'I don't care, he can go where he wants. He had a lot of followers; some were waiting for Deschamps to leave. Le Graet's apology came after the comments he made last week. Real Madrid released a statement in support of Zidane. He wrote: 'Zidane is France, we don't disrespect the legend like that'. However, the FFF recently announced that current boss Didier Deschamps had signed a contract extension until 2026.

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'. Our football deserves better than that." A personality loved by all French people... Zidane knows the immense esteem I have for him, like all French people." "Who can make serious reproaches to Deschamps? If Zidane tried to contact me?

Real Madrid have criticised France FA president Noel Le Graet following his comments about Zinedine Zidane which striker Kylian Mbappe described as ...

[Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/zinedine-zidane-mbappe-real-madrid-28907368#comments-section) Where is next for Zidane in football? Despite being from the city of Marseille – who are domestic rivals of the French capital club – Zidane had been strongly linked to replacing Mauricio Pochettino in the PSG hot seat earlier this year, but Christophe Galtier was appointed in the role. Deschamps led his injury-hit side to the World Cup final where they were just a penalty shootout away from retaining their trophy in a [remarkable final defeat against Argentina.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-argentina-france-worldcup-final-28762994) "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. With the France job now out of the question for another three-and-a-half years, Zidane has been linked to multiple other national team roles. [Emmanuel Macron has recently spoken of his ambition](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/zinedine-zidane-psg-kylian-mbappe-27190126) to help persuade Zidane to return to football in Ligue 1, amid links with the Paris Saint-Germain post. The legendary former midfielder has [frequently spoken of his desire to return to management](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/zinedine-zidane-psg-next-manager-27275658) after two successful stints at the helm of [Real Madrid.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) [Tell us what you think here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/zinedine-zidane-mbappe-real-madrid-28907368#comments-section) [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) in the summer of 2021 and was [linked to the Manchester United hot seat](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/zidane-pochettino-man-utd-job-25513035) last season. That led [Mbappe to accuse Le Graet of "disrespecting"](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/kylian-mbappe-zinedine-zidane-france-28905027) the former Madrid boss. [Deschamps extended his contract with Les Bleus](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/zinedine-zidane-usmnt-coach-job-28903401) through to 2026.

K. ylian Mbappe has jumped to the defence of Zinedine Zidane, accusing French Football Federation (FFF) president Noel La Graet of “disrespecting” a France ...

“These words imply a lack of respect towards one of the figures most admired by football fans around the world and our club expects an immediate rectification. Zidane knows the immense esteem I have for him, like all French people." He can go where he wants, to a club... “He (Zidane) does what he wants, it’s none of my business. Another French politician, Pieyre-Alexandre Anglade, said that the game “deserved more” as he hailed Zidane as a “monument of French football and sport” loved by all people across the nation. [ylian Mbappe](/topic/kylian-mbappe) and [Real Madrid](/topic/real-madrid) have jumped to the defence of [Zinedine Zidane](/topic/zinedine-zidane), with [Noel La Graet](/topic/noel-la-graet) accused of “disrespecting one of the greatest legends of world sport” as the French Football Federation (FFF) president issued an apology.

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.

Real have defended their former player and manager after Le Graet said he would not pick up the phone if Zidane called about coaching France.

“He can go where he wants, to a club… If Zidane tried to contact me? A Real Madrid statement read: “Real Madrid laments the unfortunate statements made by the president of the French Football Federation, Noel Le Graet, about Zinedine Zidane, one of the greatest legends of world sport.

FRENCH FA president Noel Le Graet has been forced to apologise for his "disrespectful" and "clumsy" comments about Zinedine Zidane.Le Graet hit out at.

"Did he try to ring me? I wouldn't have even picked up the phone for him." "I want to give my apologies for those comments that absolutely don't reflect my thoughts, nor my consideration for the player that he was and the manager he has become." [HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBAL](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/19779073/football-free-bets-offers-bonus-new-sign-up/) [L](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/19779073/football-free-bets-offers-bonus-new-sign-up/) [RMC Sport](https://twitter.com/rmcsport/status/1612163717222785024?s=46&t=uBp__IPtk2d0QEktml4n6w), he said: "Zinedine Zidane to Brazil? FRENCH FA president Noel Le Graet has been forced to apologise for his "disrespectful" and "clumsy" comments about Zinedine Zidane.

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

But a national side is hardly credible, to my mind." 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'." "To tell him what? It's not my business.

Real have defended their former player and manager after Le Graet said he would not pick up the phone if Zidane called about coaching France.

“He can go where he wants, to a club… If Zidane tried to contact me? A Real Madrid statement read: “Real Madrid laments the unfortunate statements made by the president of the French Football Federation, Noel Le Graet, about Zinedine Zidane, one of the greatest legends of world sport.

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

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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.