27/02/2026
π«π· OFFICIAL: The New Era of French Handball Starts Now! π€ΎββοΈπ₯
The puzzle is complete! The French Menβs National Team (EDFM) has officially finalized its coaching staff under the legendary Talant Dujshebaev.
Hereβs the breakdown of the new leadership team designed to bring "Les Bleus" back to the summit:
β¨ The Return of a Legend: Guillaume Joli
The 3x World Champion and Olympic Gold medalist is back! π
Why him? Besides his elite experience, his mastery of Spanish is the "secret key" for seamless communication with Dujshebaev.
The Mission: He will bridge the gap between elite clubs and the national pathway (PPF) while finishing his summer stint with the U21s.
π§€ Vincent GΓ©rard: From the Court to the Delegation
Freshly inducted into the Hall of Fame, the legendary goalkeeper isnβt leaving! He steps in as Head of Delegation, leading the first strategic meeting in Poland next week. π‘οΈ
𧬠Stability Meets Innovation
To ensure a smooth transition, the core medical and technical staff from the previous era will continue their journey, bringing years of "French DNA" to Dujshebaevβs new system.
π THE NEW STAFF LINEUP:
π§ Head Coach: Talant DUJSHEBAEV
π€ Assistant: Guillaume JOLI
π§€ GK Coach: Jean-Luc KIEFFER
πͺ Physical Trainer: Olivier MAURELLI
πΉ Video Analyst: Vincent GRIVEAU
π‘οΈ Head of Delegation: Vincent GΓRARD
ποΈ Technical Director: Pascal BOURGEAIS
ποΈ MARK YOUR CALENDARS (Road to 2027)
π Friendlies vs SPAIN πͺπΈ:
March 19 (8:00 PM): Le Mans β Arena AntarΓ¨s
March 22 (1:30 PM): Ciudad Real
π World Cup Qualifiers vs CZECH REPUBLIC π¨πΏ:
May 13: Brno
May 17 (5:00 PM): OrlΓ©ans Arena
Does this new-look staff have what it takes to dominate again? π Drop your thoughts below! π
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