Zinedine Zidane, the new manager of the France national team, made a surprise television appearance on TF1's The Voice Kids this Saturday, August 29. According to a report by Télé 7 Jours covered by Le10Sport, the football legend recorded a personalised video message at the request of rapper and coach Soprano.
Why did Zidane appear on the show?
This season of The Voice Kids allows each coach to call on a celebrity for a video message aimed at swaying a contestant. After Kylian Mbappé's intervention the previous week for Matt Pokora, it was Soprano's turn to call upon Zinedine Zidane. The France manager, officially appointed last July 28, thus sent a message of support for the coach. In the video, Zidane can be heard saying: "Hi my friend, it's Zizou! No need to hesitate, you can choose Soprano."
The France team is entering a busy period with four Nations League matches scheduled for late September, as visible on our fixtures page. Zidane is preparing for his first squad gathering, which will rely on key players like captain Kylian Mbappé, aged 27, and midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. The technical staff will also have to manage the absence of defender William Saliba, currently on the injuries list.
How is The Voice Kids season unfolding?
The show's twelfth season launched last week on TF1 with the same quartet of coaches: Soprano, Matt Pokora, Santa, and Patrick Fiori. The first episode already featured cameos from personalities like Philippe Lacheau, Lara Fabian, and Kylian Mbappé. The PSG and France star had unsuccessfully tried to convince a young contestant named Jude to choose Matt Pokora. The mechanism is identical for Zidane's intervention in the August 29 episode.
What is the context for the France team?
Zinedine Zidane's appointment as head of Les Bleus comes after a 2026 World Cup where the team finished in fourth place, a result that nonetheless won back some of the French public. The coach, who left Real Madrid in 2021, is thus making a regular return to the media spotlight. His primary task is now to prepare the team for upcoming challenges, relying on a talented squad you can explore on our squad page.
France's schedule is demanding, with matches against top nations in the coming weeks. The team's Nations League performances will directly influence its position in the FIFA standings. Zidane and his staff have little time to implement their ideas before the first official gathering, making this preparation period vital.
