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Mbappe Says Having Zidane as France Coach 'Like a Film'
Mbappe said Zidane’s arrival marks a new era, with France beginning four Nations League matches under its new coach.
- 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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In an interview given to AS, Kylian Mbappé is pleased to have Zinédine Zidane now as a team selector from France, almost fifteen years after coming to her side to take a test at the Real Madrid Academy.
·France
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Being managed by Zidane for France is 'like a movie', says Mbappe
·London, United Kingdom
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In an interview with the Spanish daily AS, the captain of the Bleus said he was happy to meet Zinédine Zidane, who became her breeder, almost fifteen years after having met him on the teams of young people in Real Madrid.
·Paris, France
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