ZINEDINE ZIDANE

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Confirmed: Mbappe ruled out of France Nations League clash with Italy

France captain Kylian Mbappe will miss Thursday's Nations League clash against Italy after suffering a hamstring problem, coach Zinedine Zidane has confirmed.

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Chelsea star Romeo Lavia impresses France boss Zidane despite Belgium's defeat

Zinedine Zidane singled out Romeo Lavia for praise after the Chelsea midfielder impressed despite Belgium's 4-1 defeat to France at the Stade de France on Monday.

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'An extraordinary second half' - Zidane hails France's stunning Nations League comeback win

Zinedine Zidane celebrated his first home win as France coach after his side produced a remarkable late comeback to beat Belgium 4-1 in the Nations League.

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Zidane hails Liverpool's Jeremy Jacquet after 'very good' France Nations League display

Zinedine Zidane has praised Jeremy Jacquet after the Liverpool defender produced another impressive performance for France.

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'I don't have regrets' - France's Zidane faces Italy without regrets over 2006 WC headbutt

Zinedine Zidane has no regrets about the infamous headbutt that ended his playing career against Italy in the 2006 FIFA World Cup final as he prepares for his first home match as France coach.

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'I believe in my players' - Zidane hails Olise after stunning late France Nations League winner

Michael Olise produced a stunning late solo goal to give France a 1-0 UEFA Nations League victory over Belgium, sending coach Zinedine Zidane into wild celebrations on the touchline.