Kylian Mbappe took to social media after Noel Le Graet, president of the French Football Federation, stated that he would never have answered Zidane’s call to discuss the France contact.
Zidane was never a part of their plans, and he has the assurance from Deschamps as he wished to never answer the phone if Zidane calls him a thousand times to negotiate the position.
🚨 L'entourage de Noël Le Graët a réagi aux propos du président de la FFF sur Zidane !
➡️ https://t.co/Kl70RVjnte pic.twitter.com/wot3REFD7j
— Onze Mondial (@OnzeMondial) January 9, 2023
At the conclusion of the most recent World Cup, Zinedine Zidane’s name was being thrown around a lot as the next manager of the France national team. Zidane was interested and has a strong desire to coach his country.
A penultimate final loss to Argentina prevented France from lifting the Trophy the second time in a row despite Kylian Mbappe’s hattrick and Deschamp’s chance being a lost cause.
However, after the departure of Tite, Brazil is looking for a manager of Zidane’s caliber and had an approach towards the Frenchman, but he was quick to respond in a negative way.
After reporters claimed the issue in front of him, The FA president Noel Le Graet said, “I don’t care, he can go where he wants. He can go where he wants, in a club or a national team, I hardly believe it as far as he is concerned.”
Soutien à Noel Le Graet qui est en train de subir un lynchage médiatique sans précédent juste parce qu'il a exprimé son opinion. La liberté d'expression est garantie par la loi. pic.twitter.com/pbhFgWz8vK
— Bis (@Xaviesquement) January 8, 2023
“Frankly, those who condemn in advance have never taken me out. Did Zidane try to contact me? Of course not, I wouldn’t even have picked up the phone. To tell him to look for another club? Make a special program so that you can find a club or a national team.”
Zidane is the national hero of France, he is the greatest player icon, and the former Real Madrid manager who won three consecutive Champions League titles with them is one heck of a manager.
Seven years ago today, Zinedine Zidane was appointed Real Madrid coach. His trophy haul is ridiculous:
Champions League 🏆🏆🏆
La Liga 🏆🏆
Spanish Super Cup 🏆🏆
UEFA Super Cup 🏆🏆
Club World Cup 🏆🏆#Zidane #UCL #LaLiga #Spanish #ClubWC pic.twitter.com/rKqHsqv5bl— BèttĂ©r DĂŁy's AhĂ«ĂĄd (@BttrDysAhd1) January 4, 2023
Kylian Mbappe quickly acknowledge the comment and defended Zidane saying, “Zidane is France, we do not disrespect the legend like that”
Zidane c’est la France, on manque pas de respect à la légende comme ça… 🤦🏽‍♂️
— Kylian MbappĂ© (@KMbappe) January 8, 2023
Clearly, Le Graet’s comments crossed the line of respect, and Zidane will be watching and waiting for his opportunity to pounce, and he will be keen to do so. We had your back. Keep eye on SportsZion.
