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'It’s a dream' - Eli Junior Kroupi’s father reacts to shock France call-up from Zinedine Zidane

'It’s a dream' - Eli Junior Kroupi’s father reacts to shock France call-up from Zinedine Zidane

Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi has received his first senior call-up for the France national team by manager Zinedine Zidane following an injury to Marcus Thuram.

Rennes News / Football Italia / November 11

Zidane: ‘France competitive, Lippi a master and I’d love to be Juventus coach one day’

Zinedine Zidane is sure France will be ‘competitive’ against Italy even without Kylian Mbappé, and admits Marcello Lippi ‘taught me so much about tactics’ at Juventus, so he’d love to be their coach one day.

Rennes News / Football Italia / November 11

Mbappé out of Italy vs. France, as Zidane warns ‘we won’t risk him’

France coach Zinedine Zidane confirms Kylian Mbappé is out of tomorrow’s Nations League match against Italy. ‘He is injured, so we will not risk him.’ It kicks off at San Siro on Thursday at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).

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Soccer News / Football Italia / November 11

Report injured Mbappé out of France squad to face Italy in Nations League

Kylian Mbappé is a major doubt for France in their Nations League clash with Italy, so Zinedine Zidane has called up Senny Mayulu of Paris Saint-Germain.

Soccer News / Goal.com / November 11

Amid tension in relationship with Zidane: Mbappé raises doubts before Italy clash

Doubts have grown over Kylian Mbappe's situation, the France captain, regarding his participation in the upcoming clash against Italy in the UEFA Nations League, at a time when his relationship with manager Zinedine Zidane is experiencing a state of tension.

Real Madrid News / The Real Champs / November 11
Aurelien Tchouameni's Zinedine Zidane pain is Eduardo Camavinga's gain

Aurelien Tchouameni's Zinedine Zidane pain is Eduardo Camavinga's gain

France and Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has gotten injured and will return to Madrid for further tests and treatment, France's Federation confirmed on Tuesday night.

Real Madrid News / Goal.com / November 10

France announce the return of Tchouameni to Real Madrid: a surprise decision from Zidane

The third casualty in the France camp within just a few hours Zinedine Zidane has suffered another setback in the France camp. The French Football Federation

Olympique Lyonnais News / Goal.com / November 10

France announce Tchouameni's return to Real Madrid: surprise decision from Zidane

The third casualty in the Les Bleus camp within a few hours Zinedine Zidane has suffered a fresh blow in the France camp. The French Federation have announced

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Inter Milan News / Goal.com / November 10
Injury blow for Zinedine Zidane! Marcus Thuram withdraws from France squad as Inter star's absence opens door for teenage sensation

Injury blow for Zinedine Zidane! Marcus Thuram withdraws from France squad as Inter star's absence opens door for teenage sensation

France have been rocked by the withdrawal of Marcus Thuram ahead of their upcoming Nations League double-header against Italy and Turkey. The Inter forward has been forced to pull out of Zinedine Zidane's squad after failing to recover from a muscular issue sustained in Serie A action.

Soccer News / Goal.com / November 10

Banking on the preferred weapon: Zidane prepares a special plan for Kylian Mbappé

Back to the roots The last few months have not been kind to Kylian Mbappé. He swallowed the disappointment of missing out on the Ballon d'Or, then tumbled into a cycle of controversy after his trip to China, before a knee injury piled on the misery.

Soccer News / Goal.com / November 9

A false calm in the French national team's camp: a sick leave and an argument that nearly turned into a brawl

Fierce disputes at the start of Zidane's era Zinedine Zidane has made a positive start at the helm of the French national team, yet the apparent calm inside the camp hides a very different reality.

Rennes News / Goal.com / November 9

The curse keeps haunting the French side: Zidane leaves out France player for Italy and Turkey clashes

Numerous absences from the current camp Zinedine Zidane has been dealt a heavy blow just days before France's UEFA Nations League meetings with Italy and Turkey.

Manchester United News / centredevils / November 6
France officially call up Manchester United star for remaining 2026 Nations League fixtures

France officially call up Manchester United star for remaining 2026 Nations League fixtures

Zinedine Zidane has officially named his France squad for November’s Nations League fixtures, with Manchester United once again represented in the legendary midfielder’s plans.

Soccer News / Hotspur HQ / November 5
Mathys Tel has to bring his most underrated trait for Tottenham vs. Leeds

Mathys Tel has to bring his most underrated trait for Tottenham vs. Leeds

Mathys Tel has to be riding a high right now after Zinedine Zidane pre selected him to the French national team. The Tottenham Hotspur starting left winger

Real Madrid News / Football League World / November 1
Jude Bellingham named three unlikely Birmingham City heroes alongside Zidane

Jude Bellingham named three unlikely Birmingham City heroes alongside Zidane

Jude Bellingham is one of the biggest names in world football now but Birmingham City fans will always remember his stint in their first team squad most fondly.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / October 6
What Zidane said about Jeremy Jacquet injury as Liverpool defender to face further assessment

What Zidane said about Jeremy Jacquet injury as Liverpool defender to face further assessment

Liverpool are waiting to discover the extent of the injury which precluded Jeremy Jacquet from featuring for France in their 4-1 win over Belgium on Monday night.

Bologna News / Football Italia / October 3

Zidane: France ‘deserved more’, Italy ‘defended well’

France coach Zinedine Zidane insists Les Blues ‘deserved more’ in a home game against Italy: ‘They defended well; I’m happy with the performance, not with the result.’ Italy held France to a 1-1 draw at Saint-Denis in Paris on Friday night.

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