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Zidane Says Taking Charge of His First France Game Feels ‘Even More’ Special than His Playing Debut – WTOP News
- On Monday, Kylian Mbappe described playing under new France coach Zinedine Zidane as "like something from a film," reflecting on their historic reunion 15 years after first meeting.
- Zinedine Zidane officially took charge of Les Bleus after replacing Didier Deschamps, whose 14-year tenure ended following France's World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain in July.
- The coach first brought a 13-year-old Mbappe to Real Madrid's training complex for a youth team trial, establishing a professional bond spanning 15 years before their reunion.
- France will face Turkey in the Nations League on Friday in Izmit, marking Zidane's debut as manager during the expanded international break.
- With Euro 2028 on the horizon, Mbappe said the team faces four Nations League matches to prepare for the European Championship in this "new era" under Zidane.
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The Standard-JournalFrance coach Zinedine Zidane's first win soured by Mbappé's knee injury, Italy loses to Belgium
Zinedine Zidane’s first game in charge of France has ended on a sour note as Kylian Mbappé injured his left knee moments after scoring in a 1-0 Nations League win in Turkey. Michael Olise threaded a fine pass for Mbappé…
The forward scored and after three minutes he had to withdraw from the field; he had a sprain in the same joint
·Vicente López, Argentina
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The Real Madrid player was injured after shooting the ball that ended in the only goal of the gala victory against Turkey.
·Madrid, Spain
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UEFA Nations League: Mbappe scores as France beat Turkey 1-0
Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal before an injury scare as France beat Turkey 1-0 in the UEFA Nations League in Zinedine Zidane’s first game as coach. Read More: https://punchng.com/uefa-nations-league-mbappe-scores-as-france-beat-turkey-1-0/
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