Aimé Jacquet became a living legend of French football on July 12, 1998. That evening, the French team became world champions for the first time in its history, after its legendary victory in the final against Brazil (3- 0). The ex-coach of the Blues knows that he owes it a lot to a certain Zinedine Zidane, who scored a double header from a corner. But “Mémé” was not always kind to the former number 10…
In the columns of France FootballAimé Jacquet returned to the decision of “Zizou” to end his international career after the failure of Euro 2004. And the one who celebrated his 83rd birthday this Wednesday, November 27 had not spared his former player. “ It is especially for the coach and the Blues that I regret it. They placed him in an uncomfortable situation and, there, I think of Zizou and Lilian (Thuram), who had time to say stop. Our sport thanks them, but they haven’t done all their duty, that’s all.”he lamented.
Jacquet on Zidane: “Players of this size have a duty towards their selection”
“ Being at the disposal of French football is not just an expression, an addition of words, he added. It’s a deep feeling, a true priesthood. (…) I don’t want to use too strong words against them. Quite simply, a manager doesn’t just go away, players of this size have a duty towards their selection and not just towards their club. »
Aimé Jacquet assured that he had not been consulted by Zidane and Thuram, even though he was DTN at that time. “ They didn’t try to contact me and neither did I. he confided. Everyone in their place, everyone must remain at their level of responsibility. In a few months, they will regret it. Them and us. But that’s life! » The former Stéphanois was right since the two men finally made their return to the selection on the sidelines of the 2006 World Cup.
