Zidane Temporarily Turns to TV Amid Coaching Controversy
Zinedine Zidane — revered world champion from France’s golden generation in 1998 and one of football’s all-time greats — may still be waiting for full approval to coach Real Madrid’s reserve team due to an unrecognized coaching diploma, but that hasn’t kept him idle.
While the situation surrounding his coaching qualifications remains unresolved, Zidane is taking on a new role as a TV host. According to L’Équipe, Zidane will lead a special six-week segment on Canal+’s flagship show “L’Équipe du dimanche”, which will be renamed “EZZ” (Enzo Zizou Zidane) for the occasion. The show will air from this Sunday at 11:15 p.m., just after the Ligue 1 Matchday 11 headline clash between Olympique Lyonnais and the current league leaders.
Broadcasting from Madrid, Zidane will provide his personal selection and analysis of the week’s top football moments across Europe. And it couldn’t be better timed: this coming weekend is packed with heavyweight encounters, including the Spanish Clásico (Real Madrid vs. Barcelona) and a Premier League showdown between Manchester United and Chelsea.
While fans and analysts continue to debate when “Zizou” will step fully into the coaching spotlight, this media stint promises to offer a fresh look at his footballing insight — from the studio instead of the sideline.
