Record enthusiasm for Zidane's return... Tickets for his first match with France sell out within hours

French fans are gearing up for a new era with the national team under the guidance of coach Zinedine Zidane, amid exceptional demand for his first official match. AFP reported that all tickets for the France-Italy clash, scheduled for October 2 at the Stade de France, sold out in less than 24 hours after going on sale, with a total of around 80,000 tickets. The French Football Federation confirmed the ticket sellout through its official platforms, signaling the public’s immense enthusiasm for the start of Zidane’s tenure with “Les Bleus.”

The president of the French national team supporters’ association attributed this surge in demand to Zidane’s exceptional status as one of the most prominent icons of French football. This follows the French Football Federation’s announcement of his appointment as head coach, succeeding Didier Deschamps, and marks a new chapter in his career. Having achieved great success as a player with France and top European clubs, Zidane now faces a new challenge from the coaching bench.