GeneralZidane makes rebuilding France’s full-back position a major challenge
The coach wants to revive a position short of players and develop new talent. He has approached the National Technical Directorate.
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FootballMancini says Italy are beginning to “behave like a real team”
After a 1-1 draw with France in Saint-Denis, Italy coach Roberto Mancini said he was pleased with his team’s progress. He considers the overall record from their three Nations League matches positive.
FootballJuanma Castaño criticises Mbappé’s night out while injured
The Spanish journalist criticised Kylian Mbappé for going to Paris while nursing a knee injury. He said the forward should have travelled to France to have his knee examined and then returned.
FootballFrance: a 0-1 score in Brussels
In Brussels, France’s score was 0-1. In the context of Belgium-France, a former Belgian assistant compared Désiré Doué to Michael Jordan.
GeneralCycling: France finish 10th in the medal table at the Montreal Championships
The French delegation left Montreal with three medals and 10th place in the nations ranking. Paul Seixas, hampered by cramps late in the men's road race, finished 15th.
FootballBelgium-France: Zidane plans changes after first win in Turkey
After beginning his France tenure with a 1-0 victory in Turkey, Zinédine Zidane is planning to reshape his side against Belgium on Monday. The coach wants to use this run of matches to assess his entire squad.
FootballReal Madrid: injury concerns return despite relief over Mbappé
Mbappé is expected to be out for around 15 days after suffering a left-knee problem with France and undergoing tests at Valdebebas. Real Madrid hope to have him back for Villarreal’s visit to the Bernabéu on October 10, but concern is growing during the international break.
FootballTurkey 0-1 France: Zidane makes a difficult but successful start with Les Bleus
France won 1-0 in Turkey in Zinédine Zidane’s first match as head coach. Kylian Mbappé, the captain and first scorer of this new era, later went off injured.
FootballMbappé leaves France match against Turkey injured
Kylian Mbappé left the pitch after suffering pain in his left knee, despite trying to return to the game. The forward had opened the scoring in the 54th minute of the first match of the Zidane era.
FootballRothen attacks the campaign attributed to Mbappé, calling it “a farce”
In France, former footballer Jerome Rothen has strongly criticised the approach he attributes to Kylian Mbappé and his entourage in the race for the award. Journalist Daniel Riolo also voiced his discomfort with the campaign.
GeneralDaniel Riolo denounces Kylian Mbappé’s campaign in France
With the award approaching on 26 October, Daniel Riolo has accused Kylian Mbappé of placing too much emphasis on his individual merits. Jerome Rothen has also strongly challenged a campaign he considers excessive.
GeneralLamine Yamal: “We played the way we wanted to play” after Spain’s 2-0 win over France
Lamine Yamal shared his view on Spain’s 2-0 semi-final victory over France on 14 July. The Barcelona and La Roja winger praised his team’s performance.
FootballZinedine Zidane meets young fans at Clairefontaine ahead of first match as coach
After the France team’s training session on Tuesday, Zinedine Zidane spent time with young supporters at Clairefontaine. His first match as coach is scheduled for Friday at 8:45 p.m. in Turkey.
FootballJérémy Jacquet, 21 years, selected by Zidane in France national team
Jérémy Jacquet, 21 years, is one of the six young players selected by Zinédine Zidane in team of France. He discovers the Blues at Clairefontaine since Monday, after playing in Ligue 2 at Clermont, on loan from Rennes less than two years ago.