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Nations League: Zidane returns to face Italy and the Stade de France

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What happened

Twenty years after the 2006 World Cup final, Zinedine Zidane faces Italy again on Friday, this time as France manager, on matchday three of the Nations League.

Key facts

  • Twenty years after the 2006 World Cup final, Zinedine Zidane faces Italy again on Friday, this time as France manager, on matchday three of the Nations League.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:49:44 UTC.

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