Zidane: I could not lead France

Former France playmaker Zinedine Zidane has revealed that one of the reasons he called time on his international career last summer is because he believes he lacks leadership skills.

Zidane: I could not lead France

Former France playmaker Zinedine Zidane has revealed that one of the reasons he called time on his international career last summer is because he believes he lacks leadership skills.

The Real Madrid star, who earned 96 caps and scored 26 goals in 10 years with Les Bleus, had been unofficially appointed as the natural successor to retired captain Marcel Desailly by new coach Raymond Domenech.

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