French FA President apologises for disrespectful remarks on Zidane after facing backlash

France Football Federation (FFF) president Noel La Graet has apologised for his disrespectful remarks towards French footballing legend Zinedine Zidane when asked about the French national coaching job.

"I would like to present my personal apologies for these remarks which absolutely do not reflect my thoughts, nor my consideration for the player he was and the coach he has become," saiid Le Graet in an interview.

"I admit that I made awkward remarks which created a misunderstanding. Zidane knows the immense esteem I have for him, like all French people." He further added.

French footballer Kylian Mbappe along with many others had come forward to defend Zidane after which Le Graet had to come up with an apology.

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