Zinédine Zidane leads the Blues, Pirès celebrates Zizou‑mania

With three wins and a draw in their first four matches, Zinédine Zidane has led the Bleus to the top of their Nations League group, tallying ten points, while his former teammate Robert Pirès celebrates the Zizou‑mania hovering over the squad.

Three wins, one draw, ten points

The Tricolores, under Zidane's guidance, sit on ten points after four matches, placing France at the top of its group. This performance is built on three wins and a draw against Italy. The record strengthens the Bleus' position in the Nations League.

Robert Pirès, present in Metz for Tuesday evening's jubilee, said: “Zizou‑mania exists, it’s here,” observes the former Arsenal player, interviewed by Football. He highlighted that the charisma of the 1998 world champion still fascinates supporters. According to him, Zidane’s presence inspires a renewed enthusiasm within the team.

Zinédine Zidane, for his part, described his tenure as “a fairly enjoyable football” with the Bleus, recalling Didier Deschamps’ work. “It is also interesting for the players who are under his orders to learn and progress,” he added. He emphasized the quality of the players, calling them fantastic.

The Bleus are now preparing for their upcoming fixtures: a clash against Italy on November 12, followed by a match with Turkey on November 15. These games will determine France’s place in the quarter‑finals of the competition.

This contrast between the immediate results and Zidane’s lingering aura shows that France bets as much on performance as on the selector’s prestige. It is a dynamic that could shape the rest of the Nations League.