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Kylian Mbappe has labelled comments from FFF chief Noel Le Graet on Zinedine Zidane as "disrespectful"

A national side, I hardly believe this as far as I'm concerned." 'Hello sir, don't worry, look for another club, I just agreed on a contract with Didier'." Asked whether Zidane, who won the 1998 World Cup as a player alongside Deschamps and was a runner-up in 2006, had called him in recent days, Le Graet dismissed the former Real Madrid coach as having been a potential candidate.

Zinedine Zidane has been criticised by FFF president Noel Le Graet, with Eurosport France calling his remarks "disconnected and incoherent".

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French Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet issued an official statement on Monday to apologize to Zinedine Zidane following his controversial ...

"Zidane to Brazil? [Zinedine Zidane](https://www.marca.com/en/football/zinedine-zidane.html) following [his controversial comments about the former Real Madrid boss](https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2023/01/09/63bbe847ca4741126f8b45a9.html). "Real Madrid laments the unfortunate comments made by the president of the French Football Federation, Noel Le Graet, regarding Zinedine Zidane, one of the world's biggest sporting legends," the statement started. [Real Madrid defend Zidane and attack French FA president Noel Le Graet](https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2023/01/09/63bbe847ca4741126f8b45a9.html) French Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet issued an official statement on Monday to apologize to [Mbappe comes to Zidane's defence: You can't disrespect the legend](https://www.marca.com/en/football/2023/01/08/63bb36d7e2704eb50b8b4576.html)

The Real Madrid board issued a statement on its website to condemn the comments made by the president of the French Football Federation, Neel Le Graet, ...

Of course not, I wouldn't have even answered the phone". In the same vein, the 'Merengues' added: "These words are disrespectful to one of the most admired figures by football fans around the world and our club expects an immediate rectification. Specifically, Le Graet's controversial words that aroused Madrid's annoyance were the following: "Zidane to Brazil?

French football federation president Noel le Graet has apologised for dismissive comments made about Zinedine Zidane becoming national team manager.

[Kylian Mbappe took to Twitter in disapproval](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/disrespect-legend-mbappe-fff-president-le-graet-zidane/bltcf84a5695ddc6606), writing: "Zidane is France, we don't disrespect the legend like that." The 81-year-old has since spoken to the same station to apologise for the "misunderstanding" caused by what he labelled "clumsy remarks". WHAT THEY SAID: "I would like to apologise for these remarks, which absolutely do not reflect my views nor my consideration for the player he was and the coach he has become," Le Graet told RMC Sport.

Paris (AFP), Jan 9 - French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet came under fire on Monday as he was forced to apologise for what he dubbed "clumsy ...

But a national side I find hard to believe.” “I wouldn’t even have taken his call,” Le Graet said. I just agreed a contract with Didier’.” It’s not my business. “To tell him what? “I would like to apologise for these remarks, which absolutely do not reflect my views, nor my consideration for the player he was and the coach he has become,” said the 81-year-old head of the FFF on Monday.

French football chief Noël Le Graët apologised on Monday for what he conceded were clumsy comments about the former France international Zinedine Zidane and ...

He must be treated with respect." She said Le Graët had exhibited contempt. 'Hello sir, don't worry, look for another club, I just agreed a contract with Didier.'" [Zidane](https://www.rfi.fr/en/tag/zinedine-zidane/)'s brace in the final against Brazil helped France secure their first World Cup, said: "I am not unaware of the work done by Noël Le Graët as president of the FFF and I know the merits that earned Didier Deschamps his renewal as coach. "I wouldn't even have taken his call on the phone," said Le Graët. [Kylian Mbappé](https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20221126-mbappé-s-brace-fires-france-into-last-16-at-qatar-world-cup), who has had run-ins with Le Graët over [publicity photo shoots](https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20220919-mbappé-flares-up-over-use-of-his-image-in-france-team-publicity-shots-football) while on France duty, tweeted his dismay.

French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet came under fire on Monday as he was forced to apologise for what he dubbed "clumsy remarks" about ...

But a national side I find hard to believe." "I wouldn't even have taken his call," Le Graet said. I just agreed a contract with Didier'." "To tell him what? "We all agree that what he said was very clumsy, to say the least," said Blanc, now in charge of Lyon. It's not my business.

Kylian Mbappe reacted angrily to French football president's saying he would not pick up the phone if Zinedine Zidane called about the France job.

He is without a job after he left his role with the Spanish club in 2021. A personality loved by all French people ... He can go where he wants, to a club ... Zidane knows the immense esteem I have for him, like all French people." He won Euro 2000 with France in a glittering career. Zidane had previously been a favourite to succeed Deschamps.

France Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet apologised to Zinedine Zidane on Monday after his comments on the former Real Madrid coach drew the ...

The Spanish club described Le Graet’s comments as ‘unfortunate’. [ Zinedine Zidane](http://www.cnn.com/2021/05/27/football/zinedine-zidane-leaves-real-madrid-spt-intl/index.html) on Monday after his comments on the former [Real Madrid](http://www.cnn.com/2023/01/07/football/real-madrid-villarreal-la-liga-spt-intl/index.html) coach drew the ire of players, politicians and even the Spanish club. [Zidane](http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/01/football/as-cannes-glory-years-zinedine-zidane-arsene-wenger-patrick-viera/index.html) was one of the favourites to take charge of the national team if Didier Deschamps had stepped down but his contract was extended after he led France to the World Cup final, where they lost to Argentina in Qatar last month. Zidane knows the immense esteem I have for him, like all French people.” If Zidane tried to contact me? “Who can make serious reproaches to Deschamps?

France Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet apologised to Zinedine Zidane on Monday after his comments on the former Real Madrid coach drew the ...

The Spanish club described Le Graet’s comments as ‘unfortunate’. [ Zinedine Zidane](http://www.cnn.com/2021/05/27/football/zinedine-zidane-leaves-real-madrid-spt-intl/index.html) on Monday after his comments on the former [Real Madrid](http://www.cnn.com/2023/01/07/football/real-madrid-villarreal-la-liga-spt-intl/index.html) coach drew the ire of players, politicians and even the Spanish club. [Zidane](http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/01/football/as-cannes-glory-years-zinedine-zidane-arsene-wenger-patrick-viera/index.html) was one of the favourites to take charge of the national team if Didier Deschamps had stepped down but his contract was extended after he led France to the World Cup final, where they lost to Argentina in Qatar last month. Zidane knows the immense esteem I have for him, like all French people.” If Zidane tried to contact me? “Who can make serious reproaches to Deschamps?

French Football Federation President Noel Le Graet yesterday apologised to French football legend Zinedine Zidane over dismissive comments he made about him ...

Zidane knows the immense esteem I have for him, like all French people," he added. "Who can make serious reproaches to Deschamps? Certainly not, I wouldn't even pick up the phone," Le Graet said.