As soon as he appeared on the pitch of the Mayol stadium in Toulon, thousands of spectators stood up to give him a long, standing ovation. Although he was unable to please the Var public with his arabesques due to a thigh injury – the same ailment that prevented him from being on the Bocca pitch on October 30 for the launch of the Cannes Legends association – Zinedine Zidane kept his promise and was present this Monday evening in the city of Var to attend the “match of legends”.
An event, which brought together the iconic players of prestigious football and rugby, was organized by his friend Pascal Olmeta and the profits were donated to the association “Hope, Smiles for Life”, which is responsible, in particular, for the physical and mental well-being of sick children and their families.
If he can’t play a role, Zizou can’t escape the questions of journalists on site. “I want to (is on the ground) but we are not young anymore, the former Ballon d’Or began with a smile. We grow old and unfortunately, from time to time, we injure ourselves. Here I will act as a coach for a moment. »
“When can we see you back on the field?” » a journalist then asked him, “soon, I hope!” Zidane answered. “And on the bench?” asked another, “Right away”, Zizou slipped mischievously.
Although Didier Deschamps has announced that the 2026 World Cup will be his last as Blues coach, Zinedine Zidane, who has not managed since his departure from Real Madrid in 2021, is still the favorite to replace him.
