Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Zidane’s France Appointment Excites Former Midfielder Vikash Dhorasoo
France has chosen former captain Zinedine Zidane as its new football manager.
Vikash Dhorasoo, who once played for France, is excited about the change.
He said Zidane is a famous winner who could help the team improve.
Zidane took over after Didier Deschamps, who had coached France for 14 years.
Zidane started with two 1-0 wins against Turkey and Belgium.
Dhorasoo was also visiting India to watch India play Brazil.
He advised Indian players to enjoy the full match and show what they can do.
He said important games like this might encourage more players of Indian origin to represent India.
Vikash Dhorasoo praised Zinedine Zidane’s appointment as France manager after Didier Deschamps’s 14-year tenure.
Dhorasoo said Zidane’s record and status as a winner could help France continue progressing.
Zidane began his France tenure with 1-0 Nations League victories over Turkey and Belgium.
Dhorasoo attended India’s international friendly preparations against Brazil as an All India Football Federation guest.
He said India’s players should enjoy the match and suggested high-profile exposure could attract more players of Indian origin.
- Who
- Zinedine Zidane, Vikash Dhorasoo, the France national team, and the Indian national team.
- What
- Dhorasoo discussed Zidane’s appointment as France manager and India’s upcoming friendly against Brazil.
- When
- Dhorasoo spoke at a news conference on Thursday; Zidane was appointed in July and began with two Nations League wins.
- Where
- The comments were made in India, where Dhorasoo was visiting as an All India Football Federation guest.
- Why
- Dhorasoo believes Zidane’s winning record and stature can help France move forward, while India’s match against Brazil offers valuable exposure.
- New France manager
- Zinedine Zidane
- Previous France manager
- Didier Deschamps, who served for 14 years
- Zidane’s contract
- A four-year deal running through 2030
- Zidane’s first results
- 1-0 wins over Turkey and Belgium in the Nations League
- Dhorasoo’s role
- Former France, Paris Saint-Germain, and AC Milan midfielder
- India-Brazil match
- An international friendly attended by Dhorasoo as an All India Football Federation guest
- Dhorasoo’s advice
- Indian players should enjoy the full 90 minutes and prove their ability