The head of the France Football Federation, Noel Le Graet, has apologized in the face of intense criticism for his sarcastic and controversial comments about Zinedine Zidane. PSG's French forward Kylian Mbappe could not accept disrespect to the legendary Zidane. He took Graet with one hand. Real Madrid also stood by their former player and coach Zidane. Real made a strong statement.
Realizing the adverse situation, Graet apologized to Zidane, "I apologize for those comments. Where my thoughts were not properly reflected. My assessment of how he was as a player and coach did not come up.
Controversy stems from the extension of Didier Deschamps' tenure as France coach. Deschamps' contract has been extended by the French federation until the 2026 World Cup. There were rumors that Zidane could get the job this time. There are also rumors that French legend Zidane, who won the 1998 World Cup in his own country, may get the responsibility of the Brazilian team.
In an interview with France's RMC Radio, Graet said, "Zidane in Brazil?" I have no problem with this. He can go wherever he wants. which may wish. i don't care He doesn't lack goodwill.' When asked whether Zidane had attempted to contact him, Graet's reply fueled the debate, 'What would have happened if Zidane had even called me? Nothing happened. Even if I tried, I would not pick up his phone.
After the publication of Graet's interview, there was an uproar in France. Mbappe expressed his anger on social media on Sunday night, "Zidane is France." We cannot disrespect a legend like him.
French Sports Minister Amelie Udeha Castehau said, "The country's biggest sports organization has definitely crossed the line." Such comments about a legend hurt us all. A shameful lack of respect is revealed here. Of course the president should apologize. He was forced to apologize.
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