Aimé Jacquet, the former coach of the French national football team who led them to victory in the 1998 World Cup, recently made a rare public appearance by attending a match between France and Belgium at the Stade de France. This event allowed Jacquet to reunite with several of his former players, including Laurent Blanc, Robert Pirès, Christian Karembeu, and Zinedine Zidane. Zidane spoke to reporters about the encounter, describing Jacquet as a coach who "liked his players" and inspired them with "a lot of confidence, freedom, and kindness." He noted that Jacquet looked "beautiful" and expressed joy that he had come to see the French team, acknowledging that Jacquet does not often attend public events. Jacquet has lived a quiet life in Thônes, a small village in the Savoy region near Annecy, for the past 20 years. He left his roles at Canal+ and the DTN, a French sports organization, and now resides there with his wife, Martine. He has largely stepped away from football, though he still watches matches on television as a supporter or spectator. Philippe Tournon, a former press chief for the French national team and a close friend of Jacquet, said football is no longer central to his life, but he still follows the sport. Jacquet occasionally attends matches of FC Annecy, a local football club in the High Savoy region, but he mainly enjoys the natural beauty of the Alpine region and time with his family. Tournon described Jacquet's lifestyle as one of simplicity and a deep connection with nature. He often goes on long hikes with his wife and their dog, finding peace in the quiet of the countryside. Despite his retirement from the public eye, Jacquet continues to find happiness in the natural world and the simple pleasures of daily life, walking one or two hours each day.