Even superstar Kylian Mbappé reacted angrily. “Zidane is France. You don’t disregard a legend like that,” wrote the Paris Saint-Germain striker on Twitter. “Unacceptable!” said the sports newspaper “L’Équipe” on Monday on its front page in capital letters on a photo of Noël Le Graët.
The 81-year-old Fédération Française de Football president shot Zidane verbally on Sunday. He was asked by the RMC Sport broadcaster about a possible engagement of the former world and European champion as national coach of record champion Brazil – a day after Le Graët announced the renewed extension to 2026 with France’s national coach and ex-Zidane colleague Didier Deschamps.
“He can go wherever he wants,” Le Graët said succinctly, among other things. He doesn’t care at all. And if Zidane had tried to call him, he wouldn’t even have answered, said the FFF boss.
Order from the ministry
Statements that also prompted the sports minister of the vice world champion country to comment. “A “president” of France’s first sports federation is not allowed to say something like that,” wrote Amélie Oudéa-Castéra on Twitter, speaking of a “disgraceful lack of respect that hurts us all”. The politician demanded an apology. “Le Graët has become a shameful topic for French football,” commented “L’Équipe”.
The fact that the Ministry of Sports is also investigating the association and Le Graët for allegations of sexual harassment further weakens his position. According to a report by So Foot magazine, he is said to have sent text messages with sexual innuendos to employees. This became known in September last year. According to “L’Équipe”, Le Graët will be heard again this Tuesday.
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