French football legend Zinedine Zidane set to become 'Les Bleus' new coach

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The French Football Federation (FFF) is set to unveil its new manager for 'Les Bleus' squad - but the secret is only secret by name. The new coach is expected to be Zinedine Zidane, star player of the mythical 1998 football squad captained by France's last coach, Didier Deschamps. FRANCE 24's Emily Boyle is on the ground and tells us about Zidane's legendary status.

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