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FFF announces Zidane's coaching staff with Barthez as goalkeeper coach

Zinédine Zidane's new France team includes 1998 World Cup teammate Fabien Barthez and several trusted aides from his Real Madrid years.

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What to know

  • Zidane has built his France staff heavily around trusted allies from his two stints at Real Madrid (2016–2018, 2019–2021), including assistants David Bettoni and Hamidou Msaidie, and strategy adviser Grégory Dupont.
  • Fabien Barthez, the 1998 World Cup-winning goalkeeper, joins as goalkeeper coach after a 14-year absence from the national team setup under Didier Deschamps.
  • The medical department undergoes major renewal, with Hervé Collado replacing Franck Le Gall, who held the post since 2012.
  • Mohamed Sanhadji, the controversial liaison officer who was forced into early police retirement in 2025 after accepting a €60,300 gift from Kylian Mbappé, remains in the setup handling security and logistics.

How it unfolded

  1. new Event Zidane's France debut against Turkey

    Zidane will make his official debut as France manager in a Nations League match away in Turkey, following the first team gathering at Clairefontaine in September.

  2. 6 weeks quiet
  3. Report Staff details confirmed internationally

    Yahoo Sports and other outlets confirm the full staff composition: Barthez as goalkeeper coach, David Bettoni and Hamidou Msaidie as assistant coaches, and Grégory Dupont overseeing strategy and performance.

  4. Report FFF reveals Zidane's coaching staff

    The French Football Federation officially announces the composition of Zidane's new backroom team, including Fabien Barthez as goalkeeper coach and several assistants from Zidane's Real Madrid years.

  5. 2 weeks quiet
  6. Event Zidane named France manager

    Zinédine Zidane is appointed as the new manager of the French national team, succeeding Didier Deschamps after his 14-year tenure.

What people are saying verbatim

“Fabien Barthez, champion du monde avec les Bleus en 1998, intègre l'encadrement du nouveau sélectionneur de l'équipe de France Zinédine Zidane.”

FFF, French Football Federation · Sud Ouest ↗ · Aug 12

“The legendary goalkeeper, who won the 1998 World Cup alongside Zidane, returns to the national team to pass on his experience between the posts.”

Yahoo Sports, Sports news outlet · Yahoo Sports ↗ · Aug 12

“L'ancien gardien qui a brillé notamment sous les couleurs de Toulouse, Monaco ou Marseille, avait déjà travaillé comme consultant pour l'équipe de France, sous les mandats de Raymond Domenech et Laurent Blanc, mais n'avait pas été conservé pendant la période Didier Deschamps (2012-2026).”

Sud Ouest, Sports news outlet · Sud Ouest ↗ · Aug 12

“David Bettoni will once again serve as assistant coach, while Grégory Dupont will oversee strategy and physical performance, recreating the successful setup from their time at Real Madrid.”

Yahoo Sports, Sports news outlet · Yahoo Sports ↗ · Aug 12

“Très apprécié par les joueurs comme par la Fédération, il avait été recruté directement par la FFF pour accompagner les Bleus à la Coupe du monde 2026 et reste dans l'encadrement, en charge de la logistique et de la sécurité.”

Sud Ouest, Sports news outlet · Sud Ouest ↗ · Aug 12

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  • La FFF a officialisé, ce jeudi 13 août 2026, le staff de Zinédine Zidane à la tête de l'équipe de France. ➡️ https:// l.

    lepopulaire_fr@mastox.euMastodon · fosstodon.org22h agoview on Mastodon ↗

  • Équipe de France : Barthez, Bettoni, Sanhadji… Qui compose le staff de Zidane ? https://www. sudouest.fr/sport/football/equ ipe-de-france-barthez-bettoni-sanhadji-qui-compose-le-staff-de-zidane-30245744.php?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Publié dans SPORT @ sport-SudOuest

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  • https://www. europesays.com/fr/1123996/ La FFF officialise le nouveau staff de l’équipe de France : Fabien Barthez retrouvera Zinédine Zidane # Actualités # ActusEtInfos # EquipeDeFranceHommes # football # FR # France # News # VincentVilla

    fr@pubeurope.comMastodon · newsie.social1d agoview on Mastodon ↗

  • https://www. europesays.com/fr/1123971/ Équipe de France: la FFF dévoile le nouveau staff de Zinedine Zidane # football # FR # France # Sports

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  • Fabien Barthez aux côtés de Zinédine Zidane : l’équipe de France officialise son nouveau staff https://www. sudouest.fr/sport/football/equ ipe-de-france/fabien-barthez-aux-cotes-de-zinedine-zidane-l-equipe-de-france-officialise-son-nouveau-staff-30241263.php?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Publié dans SPORT @ sport-SudOuest

    SudOuest@flipboard.comMastodon · toot.community1d agoview on Mastodon ↗