Zidane would be 'perfect' for Brazil as France keep him waiting

Zinedine Zidane saw an obvious path to training stalled when France opted to stay with Didier Deschamps, raising questions about where the former Real Madrid boss could end up.

News fell on Saturday of a new contract for Deschamps which keeps him with France until the 2026 World Cup.

If Deschamps had been unable to reach an agreement with the French Football Federation, or had chosen to withdraw after his team lost on penalties in the final of the World Cup against the Argentina, it looked like Zidane would have been the obvious choice to succeed him.

Now, however, he must wait for the opportunity to coach his country, if it ever arises, but Zidane must not give up hope of working at the top level of international football.