Zinedine Zidane has taken over France’s national team, stepping into what is widely seen as one of football’s most demanding jobs. According to HBL, the appointment puts one of France’s biggest sporting figures back in a role where expectations are immediate and intense.

His mission is straightforward: lead Les Bleus back to championship titles. The move comes about two decades after his playing career, giving the return a strong symbolic weight as well as a major sporting challenge.

HBL describes Zidane as a beloved French icon, but also notes the pressure attached to the position. For France, this is more than a coaching change; it is an attempt to restore the team’s place at the top of the international game.