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Super-sub Olise steals the show as France pull off late turnaround to beat Belgium
Danny Lewis · 2 days ago
A late blitz led by Michael Olise saw France come from behind to earn a 4-1 win against Belgium in the UEFA Nations League, giving Zinedine Zidane a third win in four games (D1) since taking the helm at Les Bleus.
Belgium midfield duo De Bruyne and Tielemans set to miss France clash
Reuters · 5 days ago
Belgium must do without captain Youri Tielemans and midfield talisman Kevin De Bruyne when they meet France in the Nations League on Monday in a blow to their chances at the Stade de France.
Olise magic not enough for France as Italy snatch draw to spoil Zidane's homecoming
Fabio Duarte · 5 days ago
Zinedine Zidane’s first game as France manager on home soil ended in a 1-1 draw with Italy in the UEFA Nations League, leaving Les Bleus unbeaten in seven competitive home matches (W6, D1).
France boss Zidane says he doesn't regret infamous headbutt ahead of Italy clash
AFP · 6 days ago
New France coach Zinedine Zidane insisted Thursday he has no regrets about his infamous headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final as he prepares to come up against Italy again in his first home game in charge.
France victory in Belgium shows wealth of talent available to Zidane
Reuters · 1 weeks ago
France offered a vivid display of the enormous potential at their disposal with a much-changed line-up, featuring three new caps and getting the better of Belgium.
Super-sub Olise nets late winner for France against Belgium in Nations League
Danny Lewis · 1 weeks ago
Michael Olise came off the bench to earn France a 1-0 win over Belgium with a moment of late magic in the UEFA Nations League, which extended Les Bleus’ winning streak in head-to-heads to six matches.
De Bruyne shines as Godts impresses - are Belgium a force to be reckoned with again?
Antonio Moschell · 1 weeks ago
With Mark Van Bommel at the helm, the Belgium have made a highly encouraging start to their Nations League campaign. Their victory at the Olimpico, the Red Devils' first official win in Italy, offered glimpses of talent and hope for the near future.
Zidane promises to ring changes for France's clash with 'outstanding' Belgians
Reuters · 1 weeks ago
France coach Zinedine Zidane has promised changes to his side for Monday's Nations League match away to Belgium after losing captain Kylian Mbappe to injury.
Belgium boss Van Bommel relishing 'special' clash with Zidane's France
Reuters · 1 weeks ago
Belgium coach Mark van Bommel is relishing the opportunity to pit his wits against Zinedine Zidane but is disappointed that Kylian Mbappe will be missing when they host France in the Nations League on Monday.
Real Madrid confirm Mbappe suffered knee hyperextension, should be back for Clasico
AFP · 1 weeks ago
France captain Kylian Mbappe suffered a hyperextension of his left knee playing for France, his club Real Madrid said Saturday, but could be ready to play again when LaLiga resumes.
Zidane admits Mbappe likely to miss France's next three matches after injuring knee
François Miguel · 1 weeks ago
Kylian Mbappe scored in France's win against Turkey on Friday but injured his left knee in the process. He was taken off as a precaution just before the hour mark. Zinedine Zidane admitted that he is probably ruled out of France's next three matches, but could he also miss the Clasico in a month's time?
Mbappe scores but goes off injured as France down Turkey in Zidane's first match
Max Davis · 1 weeks ago
Zinedine Zidane’s tenure as France manager got off to a winning start with a 1-0 success in Turkey, placing Les Bleus into the driving seat in Group A1 as they begin their search for a second UEFA Nations League trophy.
EXCLUSIVE: Former Turkey star Nihat Kahveci on Montella, Arda Guler and France clash
François Miguel · 1 weeks ago
Nihat Kahveci was part of Turkey's historic 2002 World Cup run, which ended with a third-place finish. A former attacking player who could play centrally or on the wing, the man with 69 caps and 19 goals for the national team also made his mark in Spain with Real Sociedad and Villarreal, where he finished as LaLiga runner-up. Ahead of Turkey vs France, he gave his thoughts to Flashscore on Arda Guler, Arda Turan, and, of course, Zinedine Zidane's debut as coach of Les Bleus.
Zinedine Zidane feeling 'immense emotion' ahead of first match as France boss
Reuters · 1 weeks ago
Zinedine Zidane spoke of his "immense emotion" as he prepared to take charge of France for the first time in their Nations League opener away to Turkey on Friday.
Ibrahima Konate pulls out of France squad, replaced by Leny Yoro
AFP · 2 weeks ago
France centre-half Ibrahima Konate has been ruled out of his country's upcoming Nations League matches and will be replaced in Zinedine Zidane's squad by Manchester United's Leny Yoro, Les Bleus announced on Thursday.
Mbappe misses France training through illness ahead of Zidane's first match
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
France captain Kylian Mbappe missed training on Tuesday after developing flu-like symptoms, casting doubt over his availability for the team's upcoming Nations League fixtures, the French Football Federation (FFF) said.
Nations League action sees star coaches make debuts with new teams
AFP · 2 weeks ago
The 2026/27 Nations League kicks off on Thursday but all eyes will be on the touchlines as a starry cast of new coaches, including Zinedine Zidane and Jurgen Klopp, prepare to make their debuts in international football.
Mbappe says being coached by Zidane like 'something out of the movies'
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
Kylian Mbappe says being managed by Zinedine Zidane for the French national team is "like something out of a movie". The pair will work together for the first time during this international break, as Zidane returns to management five years after leaving Real Madrid.
New France boss Zidane announces first squad, Mbappe confirmed as captain
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Zinedine Zidane confirmed on Friday that Kylian Mbappe would be his France captain after naming his first squad since being appointed as the successor to Didier Deschamps as coach of Les Bleus.
Lamine Yamal believes World Cup win makes him favourite to win 2026 Ballon d'Or
Reuters · 3 weeks ago
Lamine Yamal said his World Cup success with Spain and winning LaLiga with Barcelona should give him the edge over Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe in the race for the Ballon d'Or.
