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Fabien Barthez Appointed France Goalkeeper Coach Under Zidane

8/14/2026

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Fabien Barthez (former goalkeeper) has been appointed France’s goalkeeper coach on Thursday.
Zinedine Zidane (head coach) hired David Bettoni (assistant) when he unveiled his backroom staff.
France’s first match under Zidane will be away to Turkey on Sept. 25, followed by Belgium three days later.
Barthez, 55, earned 87 caps for France and last played in the 2006 World Cup final.

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Fabien Barthez (former goalkeeper) has been appointed France’s goalkeeper coach on Thursday.
Zinedine Zidane (head coach) hired David Bettoni (assistant) when he unveiled his backroom staff.
France’s first match under Zidane will be away to Turkey on Sept. 25, followed by Belgium three days later.
Barthez, 55, earned 87 caps for France and last played in the 2006 World Cup final.