France: 'A real baller' - Zidane names French star he would've loved to play with - Daily Post Nigeria

Zinedine Zidane, former France midfielder and current national team coach, expressed his admiration for Rayan Cherki, saying he would have loved to play alongside him during his playing career. Zidane, now managing France after Didier Deschamps, considers Cherki a key figure for the team’s future. Cherki, who transferred from Lyon to Manchester City last summer, has made 15 appearances for both club and country, scoring two goals each. He played in the third-place match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, helping France beat Turkey 1-0.