
Zinedine Zidane has banned journalists and cameras from covering the arrival of France players at the Clairefontaine training camp.
The media usually sets up at the training entrance to keep tabs on the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise.
In recent years, it's become an impromptu fashion show, with right-back Jules Kounde in particular among those to catch the eye.
However, Zidane has decided to end the spectacle entirely to ensure the players can concentrate on the task at hand.
When did Zidane succeed Deschamps?
Deschamps confirmed last January that he would step down as France head coach following the 2026 World Cup.
"In 2026 it will be over. In my head it's very clear," Deschamps said at the time.
"I've done my time, with the same desire and passion to maintain France at the highest level.
"One has to be able to say stop, there's a life after this. The most important is for France to stay at the top as they have been for many years."
Deschamps made history in 2018 as he became just the third person to win the World Cup as both a player and a manager having captained France to glory in 1998 before delivering success in Russia 20 years later.
And he now holds the record for the most games managed in World Cup history, with 27 matches.
Deschamps' final game proved to be the 6-4 third-place play-off defeat to England at the 2026 World Cup.
10 days after France's loss to the Three Lions, Zidane was confirmed as new head coach.
"I've often said it: there's nothing greater than the French national team," Zidane said following his appointment.
"So it's a joy and obviously a great source of pride to become the manager of this French national team."
Zidane's first games as head coach
Zidane will kick off his reign as France boss with the UEFA Nations League meeting with Turkey later this month.
Les Bleus then face Belgium to round off September before a game against Italy at the start of October.
France then round off the extended international break with a second Group A clash with Turkey.


