Two candidates stand out to succeed the double world champion (1998 and 2018). If Zinedine Zidane has been considered for the position for several years, another world champion could compete for the 1998 Ballon d’Or, namely Thierry Henry. The former coach of the French Espoirs and Olympic team has proven that he has the ability to take the reins of a national team.
The Arsenal legend reached the final of the 2024 Olympic Games (final lost to Spain). For his former assistant Gael Clichy, the former top scorer of the Tricolores is a legitimate candidate for the position.
“When you come out of a competition like the Olympic Games, after so many years where the French team did not perform and they bring you a silver medal, you are necessarily a legitimate candidate for the position of coach of the Blues, » he declared in an interview with
Telefoot.
Diallo will take his time
For now, the president of the French Football Federation is deep in thought and announced that he would take the time to announce his decision. » I hear what the fans, the French, want. When this World Cup comes, I will announce my decision,” he said. So Zinedine Zidane or Thierry Henry? To be continued…
