Jacques Santini

Jacques Santini is a retired French football manager and player, known for his time as the head coach of the French national team from 2002 to 2004, where he led the squad during the UEFA Euro 2004. He also had a brief and challenging stint managing Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League, which was marked by difficulties both on and off the pitch. Despite his earlier successes in club management, including leading Lyon to a Ligue 1 title, his time at Tottenham was marred by criticism and ultimately led to his departure. Santini's management style and approach have been subjects of discussion, particularly regarding the challenges faced by French coaches abroad.