Zidane

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Mbappé accuses French FA president of disrespect over Zidane ... (The Guardian)

Kylian Mbappé has come out in support of Zinedine Zidane after Noël Le Graët said he would not pick up the phone if the former midfielder called him.

Real Madrid said: “These remarks show a lack of respect for one of the most admired figures by football fans around the world and our club is awaiting an immediate correction. France’s minister for sports, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, was one of many politicians who reacted to Le Graët’s comments. The 50-year-old, who also won the 2000 European Championship with France in a glittering playing career, is without a job after he He can go where he wants, to a club … “Who can make serious reproaches to Deschamps?” he said. Zidane knows the immense esteem I have for him, like all French people.”

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French federation boss under fire for 'clumsy' Zidane comments (FRANCE 24)

French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet came under fire on Monday as he was forced to apologise for what he dubbed his own "clumsy remarks" about ...

But a national side is hardly credible, to my mind." He would have as many as he wants in Europe, a big club. "I wouldn't even have taken his call," Le Graet said. I just agreed a contract with Didier'." "To tell him what? It's not my business.

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Mbappé calls out federation president over Zidane putdown (Irish Examiner)

Morsels of solace are welcome when an arduous route to the Euro 2024 finals is surveyed but only time will tell whether French friction can benefit Ireland ...

This is not the first that the attacker, who only recently turned 24, has called the federation’s hierarchy. That doesn't correspond to anything.” Initially criticised by the country’s Minister of Sport Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, who demanded an apology for ZZ, Le Graët’s comments were further derided by their PSG superstar. “Zidane was always under the radar.

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French football president apologises to Zinedine Zidane over ... (Independent.ie)

France Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet apologised to Zinedine Zidane on Monday after his comments on the former Real Madrid coach drew the ...

The Spanish club described Le Graet's comments as 'unfortunate'. Our football deserves better than that." A personality loved by all French people... Zidane knows the immense esteem I have for him, like all French people." "Who can make serious reproaches to Deschamps? Certainly not, I wouldn't even pick up the phone," he had said.

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French federation boss apologises for 'clumsy' Zidane comments (beIN SPORTS MENA Breaking News)

Noel Le Graet has apologied for his comments made about Zinedine Zidane in a interview on French Radio.

But a national side is hardly credible, to my mind." "I wouldn't even have taken his call," Le Graet said. I just agreed a contract with Didier'."

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Zinedine Zidane comments by Noel Le Graet 'disconnected and very ... (Eurosport.com)

Zinedine Zidane has been criticised by FFF president Noel Le Graet, with Eurosport France calling his remarks "disconnected and incoherent".

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French football chief apologises for Zidane remarks (RTE.ie)

France Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet apologised to Zinedine Zidane after his comments on the former Real Madrid coach drew the ire of ...

The Spanish club described Le Graet's comments as 'unfortunate'. Our football deserves better than that." A personality loved by all French people... Zidane knows the immense esteem I have for him, like all French people." "Who can make serious reproaches to Deschamps? Certainly not, I wouldn't even pick up the phone," he had said.

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Mbappe and Real Madrid defend Zidane after Le Graet's France ... (The Athletic)

Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid have voiced their support for Zinedine Zidane after Noel Le Graet, the French Football Federation (FFF) president, ...

He can go where he wants, to a club… “He (Zidane) does what he wants, it’s none of my business. If Zidane tried to contact me?

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Mbappe defends 'legend' Zidane amid 'disrespectful' FFF boss ... (beIN SPORTS MENA Breaking News)

Kylian Mbappe has labelled comments from FFF chief Noel Le Graet on Zinedine Zidane as "disrespectful"

A national side, I hardly believe this as far as I'm concerned." 'Hello sir, don't worry, look for another club, I just agreed on a contract with Didier'." Asked whether Zidane, who won the 1998 World Cup as a player alongside Deschamps and was a runner-up in 2006, had called him in recent days, Le Graet dismissed the former Real Madrid coach as having been a potential candidate.

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French football president sorry for 'clumsy remarks' about Zidane ... (The Athletic)

French football federation president Noel Le Graet has apologised for “clumsy remarks” he made about Zinedine Zidane which were criticised by footballers, ...

Zidane knows the immense esteem I have for him, like all French people.” “I would like to present my personal apologies for these remarks which absolutely do not reflect my thoughts, nor my consideration for the player he was and the coach he has become,” Le Graet said in a statement reported by L’Equipe. He added that Zidane’s future is “none of my business” and said he “wouldn’t even have taken his call” if the World Cup winner had phoned him.

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