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French team: Zinedine Zidane accused of “fraud”

Not a fan of Zinedine Zidane on a human level, a famous journalist has let loose on the new coach

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 4:57 AM
French team: Zinedine Zidane accused of “fraud”
Key Things to Know
  • Journalist Pierre Ménès criticized France manager Zinedine Zidane's personality and past media interactions.
  • Ménès described interviewing Zidane during his playing days as frustrating and uncommunicative.
  • Ménès expressed surprise at Zidane's cheerful demeanour during his first press conference as France manager.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Journalist Pierre Ménès has criticized new France national team manager Zinedine Zidane on a personal level during an interview with Audience. While acknowledging Zidane's exceptional playing career, Ménès stated he was not an admirer of him as a person and called him difficult to interview as a player.

Ménès noted his surprise at Zidane's cheerful demeanor during his opening press conference, contrasting it with his past reserved interactions. He also cautioned that Zidane faces high expectations following Didier Deschamps' successful tenure, despite an encouraging initial match against Belgium.

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