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The USMNT is in turmoil. Their coach, Gregg Berhalter’s contract ended last week. He wants to continue but is under US Soccer investigation for domestic violence in 1991. Anthony Hudson has been named the interim for the January international camp and is unlikely to be appointed as head coach. Now reports are emerging that US Soccer approached former France legend for the job of USMNT manager, who rejected it.

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Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is currently without any job and was waiting for the France national team job. However, France Football Federation has extended the current manager, Didier Deschamps’ contract till the 2026 World Cup.

It came as an opportunity for the USMNT to offer their managerial job to Zidane. The offer was lucrative, with a high salary, and USMNT was ready to offer the job till the 2026 World Cup, to be held in North America. However, the legendary midfielder rejected it, and US Soccer fans are reacting to the news.

US Soccer fans have reacted to the news of Zinedine Zidane

Few fans don’t look happy with the news of Zidane rejecting the offer. They trolled the midfielder for not accepting, saying it is his loss and not that of USMNT.

However, most of the fans appreciated the effort of US Soccer to go for a big name for coaching. Fans stating the federation showing ambition for the future welcomed the move.

 

Some fans also suggested the federation few names for the job, like Jose Mourinho and Marcelo Bielsa. It will be interesting to see how things pan out for USMNT and Zidane. There are calls from the USMNT fans to have a proper process and bring in a big name. It seems like fans and the federation are moving from Gregg Berhalter, but no one can deny the reappointment of Berhalter.

What’s next for Zinedine Zidane?

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The World Cup winner is out of a job after leaving Real Madrid in 2021. He is yet to take up a job with any other team apart from the Los Blancos, and already had two stints with the club. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Zidane was on the list of Brazil and Portugal.

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He was waiting for a job in the French national team since 2021. There were strong reports of Zidane being appointed by FFF as a new coach. However, FFF will continue with Didier Deschamps till the 2026 World Cup crashes Zidane’s dream.

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Also, Portugal wants to appoint Roberto Martinez as their new manager, meaning only Brazil with a firm interest in Zidane remains. However, Zidane is not short on soccer clubs who want to sign him. Only time will tell what would be the second team after Real Madrid Zidane will manage. Let us know your opinions in the comments section.