Zinedine Zidane Wants to Put an End to Fashion Shows at France Training Camps

Zinedine Zidane's tenure as France head coach is beginning to bring changes beyond strictly soccer matters. The French coach wants to change how training camps operate, and one of his first measures directly addresses the players' exposure to the media.

According to RMC Sport, Zidane has decided to restrict media access during the players' arrivals at Clairefontaine, the French national team's training center.

Zidane Wants More Privacy at Clairefontaine

In recent years, the arrival of players for each France training camp had become one of the most talked-about moments away from the field. Players were captured by cameras as they entered the facilities wearing different styles and outfits that quickly circulated on social media.

With Zidane in charge of the team, that dynamic could change considerably. The coach wants to reduce media attention during the opening hours of each training camp so the squad can focus on preparations from the start.

The measure would also allow the new head coach to have greater control over the environment surrounding the squad during its time at Clairefontaine.

Fewer Cameras and More Focus on Soccer

Zidane's intention is reportedly not specifically related to the players' choice of clothing, but rather to limiting the media exposure surrounding their arrivals at training camp.

Images of France players arriving at Clairefontaine had practically become a tradition. The players' different styles generated comments and social media posts before training sessions had even begun.

With this decision, Zinedine Zidane is beginning to make clear the approach he wants to implement with France: greater privacy around the squad and an environment where the focus during training camps is primarily on soccer and preparing for upcoming matches.

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