Zidane Wins on France Debut
Mbappé scored the only goal before leaving injured, and Turkey finished with 10 men after goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir was sent off.
- On Friday, France coach Zinedine Zidane secured a 1-0 win against Turkey in his debut, but captain Kylian Mbappé suffered an injury while scoring the winning goal at Kocaeli Stadium.
- Zidane, a 1998 World Cup winner, took charge of Les Bleus for the first time since succeeding Didier Deschamps in late July as the new France coach.
- "Unfortunately I think he's going to have to go home," Zidane told TF1, indicating Mbappé will miss the next 10 days. France held on after Turkey goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir was sent off late on.
- Elsewhere, Italy coach Roberto Mancini's return ended in a 2-0 defeat to Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, with Mika Godts scoring in the 20th minute and Dodi Lukebakio doubling the lead.
- France heads to Brussels for their next game against Belgium on Monday without their captain, while Saturday's Nations League action features England hosting Spain and victories for Sweden, Ukraine, Armenia, and Montenegro.
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Before facing the Belgians on Monday always in the League of Nations and, above all, after taking it to Izmit against the Turks on Friday 25 September on the smallest score (1-0), the Blues of the...
Although not perfect, Zidane's first game highlighted what the breeder would like to cultivate during his tenure: high-cleaning, balance and freedom with the ball. The victory in Turkey on Friday (1-0) gave a few leads for the next round.
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It was probably not the most flamboyant match, but Zinédine Zidane is well placed to know that only the victory counts. Turn in turn and watch, he did not use the seat reserved for him during the match. And the French team took him to Turkey. The fans are happy that the Zidane Blues did not start off with a disappointment. A good start in matters for the breeder. (Sports).
His magic as a player and his merits as a coach ahead of him. Now Zinédine Zidane also has to prove success as a French national coach.
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