Zidane wins France coaching debut as Mbappe injured in 1-0 win over Turkey
Zinedine Zidane's first match as France coach ended in a 1-0 win over Turkey, but Kylian Mbappe's goal was followed by an injury that overshadowed the result.
What happened
Zinedine Zidane's first game in charge of France resulted in a 1-0 win away to Turkey in the UEFA Nations League.123456789
Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal of the match but was forced off with an injury shortly after, later leaving the France camp.478
Coverage widely noted that the injury overshadowed Zidane's winning start as coach.14678
In a separate Nations League result also covered alongside Zidane's debut, Roberto Mancini's return as Italy coach ended in a 2-0 defeat to Belgium.35
Key points
- Zinedine Zidane won his first match in charge of France, a 1-0 victory away to Turkey (Türkiye) in the UEFA Nations League.123456789
- Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal of the match.3478
- Mbappe was injured during the match and this overshadowed Zidane's winning debut.14678
- Mbappe's injury was described as being to the knee, and he left the France camp afterwards.48
- Italy, in Roberto Mancini's return, lost their match, with Belgium beating Italy 2-0.35
Sources (9)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
North America
Europe
- 2BBC SportGBPublic broadcaster
Zidane waited for France - now can he harness their star power?
Middle East & Turkey
- 3Anadolu AgencyTRState-controlled
Mbappe gives Zidane winning start as France beat Türkiye; Belgium down Italy
- 8Al Jazeera EnglishQAState-controlled
Mbappe goal overshadowed by knee injury to mar Zidane debut France win
Africa
South Asia
- 5The Express TribunePKPrivate
Southeast Asia
- 6Malay MailMYPrivate
Zidane gets winning start as France beat Turkiye, but Mbappe goes off injured
- 9CNASGState-controlled
Zidane puts early stamp on France off the pitch before winning start