L'After Foot L'After Foot

L'After Foot du 23 septembre – 22h/23h

Sep 23, 2026 · 52m

Summary

This episode of L'After Foot features guest Charlotte Lorgeret, a member of the FFF Comex, who discusses the federation's decision not to support Infantino and the challenges facing French women's football. The hosts also analyze Zinedine Zidane's tactical choices for the French national team, debating whether his shift to a 4-3-3 formation represents a genuine stylistic revolution or a continuation of previous strategies. Additionally, the show covers the financial implications of the Bordeaux case and Florent Gautreau's argument that Le Mans could become a major football club.

Topics discussed

FC27 The Grounds mode availability PSG vs OM and Nice supporters' chants Kevin Diaz and Generation After banter Charlotte Lorgeret's role in FFF Comex Behind the scenes of FFF decisions Financial intrigue in French football Episode agenda: Coaches and Guardiola doc How Charlotte joined the FFF Comex Representation and power in FFF Comex Critique of FFF leadership and media exclusion Role of former players in football governance Pessimism about women's football future Decline in women's football TV audiences Financial dependency of women's football History of investment in women's football Lack of redistribution in French football Vision and funding for women's sections Globalization and TV rights redistribution Future of women's clubs and foreign investors Bordeaux case and DNCG decision process Legal and sporting deadlines for Bordeaux Comex voting on Infantino support Exceptional Comex meeting details Transition to France team discussion FC27 The Grounds advertisement The ideal dinner table game Choosing guests for the dinner table Criteria for inviting controversial figures Zidane's 4-3-3 formation and midfield Comparison with previous France tactics Impact of player nature on tactics Ball progression and midfield roles Rabiot and Cherki roles in the system Pressing and modern football expectations National teams vs club football styles Zidane's Spanish influence vs Real Madrid Importance of the defensive midfielder Giving a chance to the same players Potential innovation in France's composition Selecting players for Spanish-style play Examples of defensive midfielders in nations Coné's suitability for the number 6 role Historical examples of box-to-box midfielders Cherki as a number 10 and supply issues Need for technical players in midfield Time required to implement new tactics Comparison with Argentina and Portugal Contradictions in Zidane's player selection Lack of revolution and left-back issues Winamax and FC27 advertisements FC27 The Grounds availability reminder Introduction of Charlotte Lorgeret Cost of youth football licenses Breakdown of license fees and costs Decline in youth participation in Italy Comparison of leisure vs competitive licenses Historical license prices and equipment Rising costs due to fewer volunteers License prices as a Comex topic Cost comparison with other sports Excitement about Zidane's new approach Debate on Rabiot's midfield position Modern football lacks fixed systems Squad rotation and defensive work rates Spain's superiority and tactical plans Mbappé's defensive responsibilities Midfield structure and Cherki's role Balance between offensive and defensive players Transition to next segment Cost of private football academies in US Mental resilience and cultural differences Captaincy and Chouamini's selection Speculation on squad changes Criticism of a veteran player's longevity Player power dynamics in the team Goal scoring targets and retirement
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