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France great Zinedine Zidane was appointed as the new head coach of the French national team by the French Football Federation, replacing Didier Deschamps on a four-year contract. He stated it was his long-held ambition.

The French Football Federation is preparing to announce Zinedine Zidane as the new coach for 'Les Bleus'. Zidane, a member of the legendary 1998 football squad led by former coach Didier Deschamps, is expected to take the role. FRANCE 24's Emily Boyle reports on his iconic status in French football.

Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla faced international condemnation and criminal investigations after making racist remarks about French footballer Kylian Mbappé. France and global organizations like FIFA and the U.N. strongly condemned the abuse, while Mbappé criticized Amarilla as 'despicable.' Paraguay's government distanced itself from her comments, and the incident has sparked ongoing legal and diplomatic tensions.

French prosecutors are investigating Paraguay senator Celeste Amarilla for racist remarks against Kylian Mbappé after a World Cup match. Amarilla posted offensive comments on X targeting Mbappé's origins and appearance, prompting a complaint from the French Football Federation. The Paraguayan government condemned her remarks, which do not reflect the country's values, while French officials supported Mbappé.

French prosecutors are investigating a Paraguay senator for racist insults directed at Kylian Mbappé after a World Cup match. The senator, Celeste Amarilla, posted derogatory remarks about Mbappé's background on social media, prompting a complaint from the French Football Federation. The Paraguayan government condemned the comments, stating they do not reflect national values.

Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla faced backlash after making racist remarks against French soccer player Kylian Mbappé, calling him a 'brute' and questioning his French identity. French officials, including Sports Minister Marina Ferrari and Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire, condemned the comments, with Mbappé himself calling Amarilla 'despicable.' The French Football Federation announced plans to file a criminal complaint over the abuse.

French soccer star Kylian Mbappe condemned Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla for racist remarks calling him a 'colonized Cameroonian' and using offensive slurs. Mbappe labeled Amarilla 'despicable' and defended Paraguay's national team, while the French Football Federation filed a hate crime complaint against her.

Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla faced backlash for racist remarks targeting French soccer player Kylian Mbappé after a World Cup match. French officials and Mbappé condemned her comments, which questioned his French identity and intelligence, with the French Football Federation filing a criminal complaint.

The French Football Federation will file a complaint against Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla for racist posts targeting Kylian Mbappé. The federation is calling for judicial proceedings to be opened.

French minister for sports Marina Ferrari visited New York City to support France's World Cup team and attend a Business France event discussing Franco-American sports cooperation. She addressed concerns about the World Cup's four-quarter format, Qatari influence in French sports, and climate change impacts on future events, emphasizing France's commitment to reducing advertising during matches and adapting to environmental challenges.