Zinedine Zidane has reportedly introduced a strict new rule at the France national team camp as he begins his reign as Les Bleus head coach.
According to French newspaper L’Équipe, Zidane has imposed a ban on haircuts for France players while they are at the national team camp, with barbers and stylists reportedly prohibited from entering the Clairefontaine training base once the squad arrives.
The decision is understood to be part of Zidane’s uncompromising approach to discipline, with the former Real Madrid manager keen to eliminate distractions and ensure his players remain focused on football and sporting results.
Under the reported new rule, France players will not have access to their usual barbers or stylists during international camps.
The move has naturally attracted attention given the importance of hairstyles and fashion to modern footballers, particularly when players regularly showcase their latest looks on social media.
However, Zidane is reportedly determined to ensure that Clairefontaine remains focused on football rather than becoming a platform for personal branding and fashion.
The France boss had already introduced restrictions surrounding media coverage of players’ arrivals at the training base, with the intention of preventing the famous Clairefontaine château from becoming a fashion runway.
The reported measures form part of Zidane’s attempt to establish a new culture within the national team following the departure of Didier Deschamps.
Deschamps ended his long spell in charge after the 2026 World Cup, bringing an era that began in 2012 to an end.
Zidane was subsequently appointed as his successor and now faces the challenge of guiding a talented France squad into a new international cycle.
The former France midfielder arrives with significant expectations after his hugely successful spell as Real Madrid manager, where he won three consecutive Champions League titles among a number of major trophies.
His first competitive test with Les Bleus comes against Turkey in the UEFA Nations League on Friday night. The fixture will provide Zidane with his first opportunity to implement his footballing ideas in a competitive environment and begin shaping the next generation of the France national team.
While the reported ban on barbers and stylists may appear unusual, it reflects Zidane’s desire to establish clear standards from the very beginning of his tenure.
The message from the new France boss appears to be straightforward: once players arrive at Clairefontaine, football takes priority over fashion, hairstyles and social-media appearances.
