Zinedine Zidane
French association football player and manager
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- Oct 7
Spain expands FIFA ranking lead to 38 points as Portugal enters top five
Spain extended its advantage over Argentina atop the FIFA world rankings to 38.77 points after four consecutive UEFA Nations League victories, while Portugal climbed two spots to fifth.
- Oct 4
Zinedine Zidane opens France tenure unbeaten with ten points from four Nations League games
France took ten points from four Nations League matches during Zinedine Zidane's first international window in charge, finishing with a 4-1 win over Belgium at the Stade de France on 5 October.
- Oct 2
France and Italy draw 1-1 in Paris as Olise strike is cancelled out by Bastoni
Michael Olise scored from a free-kick routine before Alessandro Bastoni punished a defensive turnover to secure a 1-1 Nations League draw at the Stade de France, where Dayot Upamecano was sent off late.
- Oct 1
Italy hold France to 1-1 draw in Paris to stall Zidane's winning run
Alessandro Bastoni scored a 68th-minute equaliser to earn Italy a 1-1 draw against France at the Stade de France, cancelling out Michael Olise's opener on Zinedine Zidane's home debut as French manager.
- Oct 1
De Bruyne and Lewandowski lead Nations League wins as Zidane draws in home debut
Kevin De Bruyne scored twice in Belgium's 3-0 win over Turkey, while Robert Lewandowski netted a hat trick for Poland and Edin Džeko retired after 152 caps.
- Oct 1
Zinedine Zidane impresses France squad in training after taking over as manager
France head coach Zinedine Zidane surprised his players with his technical form during training, as midfielder Manu Koné praised his mentorship ahead of Friday's Nations League match against Italy.
- Sep 30
Girondins de Bordeaux sold to US fund Park Bench for one euro ahead of sixth-tier start
US-based investment fund Park Bench has acquired French football club Girondins de Bordeaux for €1, assuming roughly €18 million in debt as the team prepares to compete in the sixth tier.
- Sep 28
Italy defeats Turkey 4-1 in Bursa with overhauled lineup in Nations League
Italy collected their first points in the UEFA Nations League with a 4-1 away victory over Turkey in Bursa, rebounding from an opening defeat against Belgium.
- Sep 28
Italy beat Turkey 4-1 and Olise strikes late as France edge Belgium in Nations League
Italy secured a 4-1 victory in Turkey following an opening defeat, while Michael Olise scored an 88th-minute solo goal to give France a 1-0 win in Belgium.
- Sep 27
Olise strikes late against Belgium as Italy beat Turkey 4-1 in Nations League
Michael Olise scored in the 88th minute to seal France's 1-0 victory over Belgium in Brussels, while Italy earned a 4-1 away win against Turkey in Bursa.
- Sep 26
Belgium defeat Italy 2-0 in Rome in Mark van Bommel debut as manager
Goals from Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio guided Belgium to a 2-0 away victory over Italy in Rome, securing a winning start for new head coach Mark van Bommel.
- Sep 25
France beats Turkey 1-0 in Zidane debut as Mbappe suffers knee injury
Zinedine Zidane won his managerial debut with France in a 1-0 Nations League victory over Turkey, but captain Kylian Mbappe sustained a knee injury that ruled him out of upcoming fixtures.
- Sep 21
Zinedine Zidane begins France tenure with 1-0 Nations League win over Turkey as Kylian Mbappé suffers knee injury
Zinedine Zidane started his tenure as France manager with a 1-0 victory against Turkey in the Nations League, but captain Kylian Mbappé sustained a knee injury scoring the decisive goal.
- Sep 18
Zinédine Zidane names first France squad with five debutants and confirms Kylian Mbappé as captain
Zinédine Zidane has announced his first 23-man France squad for upcoming UEFA Nations League matches, calling up five uncapped players and confirming Kylian Mbappé as captain.
- Sep 18
Mbappé defends Ballon d'Or ambitions and explains Ceuta shirt controversy in AS interview
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé outlined his case for the 2026 Ballon d'Or while clarifying his actions during a pre-match tribute to Ceuta before a fixture against Elche.
- Sep 11
Mbappé defends Ballon d'Or credentials and criticizes viral dictator memes
In an interview with France Football, Kylian Mbappé made the case for winning the Ballon d'Or despite Real Madrid's trophyless campaign and addressed social media imagery comparing him to autocrats.
- Sep 10
Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 as Bradley Barcola suffers cramp on full debut
Liverpool recovered from a goal down to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in their Champions League opener at Anfield, with head coach Andoni Iraola confirming Bradley Barcola suffered only cramps after limping off.
- Aug 30
José Mourinho backs Kylian Mbappé for Ballon d'Or and sets squad rotation for Málaga
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho advocated for Kylian Mbappé to win the Ballon d'Or and confirmed Marc Cucurella will make his starting debut against Málaga on Sunday.
- Aug 29
Jose Mourinho endorses Kylian Mbappé for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho argued on Saturday that Kylian Mbappé deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or based on individual excellence rather than tournament trophies ahead of Sunday's league fixture against Malaga.
- Aug 27
Champions League draw pairs Barcelona with PSG as Real Madrid faces Arsenal
The UEFA Champions League league phase draw in Monaco set eight opponents for each of the 36 participating clubs ahead of the 5 June 2027 final in Madrid.
