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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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Belgium lose De Bruyne and Tielemans for France Nations League clash

Belgium will be without captain Youri Tielemans and star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne when they face France in the UEFA Nations League on Monday.

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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.

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Nations League: Olise strikes late as France edge Belgium while Italy crush Turkey

France left it late against Belgium as Michael Olise came off the bench to score an 88th-minute winner, while Italy produced a powerful response by beating Turkey 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League.

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Mark van Bommel welcomes Zinedine Zidane showdown as Belgium face France

Mark van Bommel is looking forward to testing himself against Zinedine Zidane when Belgium host France in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, although he admits Kylian Mbappe's absence is a disappointment.