Brazil are eyeing Zidane as perfect replacement for Tite

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Brazil has advanced the discussion on the option of making French legend Zinedine Zidane the head coach of the national team. After head coach Tite announced his resignation after the disappointing results in the Qatar World Cup. Brazil is looking for a new coach. Brazil were looking at Pep Guardiola as a new coach. But Pep has expressed his commitment to continue in Manchester City. That is why Brazil has moved to a new option.

Tite decided to step down after getting out of the pre-quarterfinals in the Qatar World Cup. Brazil was considered the main contender for the Qatar World Cup title. But the team could not make it to the semi-finals. Brazil lost the match against Croatia 4-2 in the penalty shootout. Star player Neymar left the field crying.

According to a Spanish media, Brazil has tried to hand over the leadership of the team to the three-time Champions League winner. Brazil failed to convince City coach Pep Guardiola to agree. He recently signed a new contract with the club. He will stay at the club until 2025.

Zidane has been supported by former Real Madrid player and Brazilian legend Ronaldo. Ronaldo has a good relationship with the president of the Brazilian Football Association.

Zidane is expecting the future leadership of the French team. He has already rejected various proposals 6 times. Rich club Paris Saint Germain (PSG) wanted to make him the head coach. 2018 World Cup winning coach Didier Deschamps has a contract with France until the 2024 Euro Cup.

It was Deschamps who guided France to the World Cup final for the second time in a row. France has entered the finals of Qatar World Cup by defeating Morocco only on Wednesday. On Sunday, France will compete with Argentina for the title.

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