Le Graet added he would not even pick up the phone if Zidane called, prompting a backlash and his subsequent apology. theSun theSundaily LaGraet France Zidane comments apology backlash football SportsNews
Football Federation president Noel Le Graet apologised to Zinedine Zidane on Monday after his comments on the former Real Madrid coach drew the ire of players, politicians and even the Spanish club.
Le Graet added he would not even pick up the phone if Zidane called, prompting a backlash and his subsequent apology. On Sunday, Le Graet had said Zidane was on the radar and had plenty of support but stood no chance of replacing Deschamps. The 50-year-old, who also won the 2000 European Championship with France in a glittering playing career, is currently without a job after he left his role with the Spanish club last year.France forward Kylian Mbappe was one of the first to voice his disapproval after Le Graet's comments were aired.Le Graet's dismissal of Zidane as a potential successor to Deschamps comes two years after the 81-year-old official had backed the former midfielder to take up the reins if he was available.
“The statements by the president of the French Football Federation are inappropriate for someone holding such representation and are in themselves unsuitable.”
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