The Weight of Legacy: Zidane's France Conundrum As Zinedine Zidane takes the reins of the French national team, he faces a daunting challenge.
With a squad widely regarded as one of the most talented and successful in the world, expectations are sky high. Zidane must translate his own personal prestige into collective success.
France has consistently punched above its weight under previous manager Didier Deschamps' leadership.