# Zidane, Mancini lead major national team managerial changes 2026-08-06T19:45:31+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Zinedine Zidane has taken charge of France after Didier Deschamps’ 14-year tenure, inheriting a talented squad and the task of matching a record that includes the 2018 World Cup triumph and two further deep tournament runs. Zidane said he would preserve continuity while introducing his own methods. Italy have brought back Roberto Mancini after missing the last three World Cups. His appointment followed boardroom turmoil and Paolo Maldini’s resignation. Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp has taken over Germany, Portugal have appointed veteran Jesus for the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era, and Croatia are preparing for Slaven Bilic’s second spell. Each appointment carries a different test, but results will define them. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: football, managers, national teams, Roberto Mancini, Zinedine Zidane Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/zidane-mancini-lead-major-national-team-managerial-changes/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/zidane-mancini-lead-major-national-team-managerial-changes/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.