On Thursday, Zinédine Zidane’s staff at the head of the France team was made official by the French Football Federation. This is a partial version, which will be completed and presented in full at the beginning of September.
The new coach of the Blues surrounds himself mainly with faithful people from his years spent at Real Madrid (Bettoni, Msaidie, Dupont, etc.). Added to this is an emblematic figure of France 1998, in the person of Fabien Barthez. Problem: the one who should be the goalkeeper coach does not have the appropriate diploma.
“First concern of the Zidane era: how will the FFF, the only one sworn to issue the precious coaching diplomas, justify Fabien Barthez who does not have it? “, asks sports journalist Gilbert Brisbois about his X account. In reality, the case is based on the fact that the latter is “in the process of obtaining” his diplomas.
Fabien Barthez, problem resolved shortly
This is also a provision provided for by the regulations. The goalkeeping coach must hold or be in the process of obtaining the FFF Goalkeeper Certificate (CEGB Pro) or its equivalent (UEFA A Goalkeeper License). The Sports Code goes in the same direction.
Fabien Barthez is currently in the process of passing his Football Coaching Certificate (BEF), a diploma recognized as a UEFA A license. “Zizou” inquired last month to obtain an exemption or an acceleration of the procedure so that he could take the exam quickly.
