The president of the French Football Federation (FFF) Noël Le Graët recognizes “ awkward remarks that created a misunderstanding “concerning Zinédine Zidane, to whom he cares” to present (his) excuses Personal, he said Monday, January 9, in a statement to AFP. ” I would like to apologize for these remarks which absolutely do not reflect my thoughts, nor my consideration for the player he was and the coach he has become. “Says the boss of French football, the day after controversial statements about the former number 10 of the Blues and ex-coach of Real Madrid. Invited on Sunday January 8 on RMC, Le Graët was casual when asked about Zidane, presented in the press as a candidate for the post of coach of the Blues occupied by Didier Deschamps, finally extended the day before until 2026. ” I wouldn’t even have picked it up on the phonehe blurted out. To tell him what? “Hello sir, don’t worry, look for another club, I just agreed with Didier”? “. Asked about a supposed interest from Brazil for Zidane, he added: “ I don’t care, he can go where he wants, in a club, he would have as many as he wants in Europe, a big club “.
Le Graët apologizes to Zidane after “clumsy remarks”
