Barthez reunited with Zidane as France’s new goalkeeper coach

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August 14, 2026

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France coach Zinedine Zidane reunited with Fabien Barthez after he was named the national team’s new goalkeeper coach yesterday.

Zidane was hired as coach last month on a four-year deal.

Zidane and Barthez played together when France won the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championship.

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