Zinedine Zidane Pushes Fabien Barthez for France Role Despite Missing Qualification

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Zinedine Zidane Pushes Fabien Barthez for France Role Despite Missing Qualification

Both Zidane and the French Football Federation want every staff member fully qualified in order to set the right example, per L'Equipe. A fast-tracked course has reportedly been explored so the former goalkeeper can meet the standard in time. Barthez would replace Raviot, who has worked with the national team's keepers at Clairefontaine for 16 years.

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