Nations League: France held by Italy in Zidane's homecoming after Olise stunner

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

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. For his first match in France as manager, he also returns to the Stade de France, where he experienced several defining moments of his career.

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“Liga das Nações: França falha pleno na estreia de Zidane em casa ante a Itália”

Michael Olise voltou a marcar, mas Bastoni aproveitou erro francês para empatar. Kevin De Bruyne e Lukaku dão triunfo (3-0) à Bélgica ante a Turquia.

“Nations League: France held by Italy in Zidane's homecoming after Olise stunner”

After two wins in two away games, Zinédine Zidane’s return to the Stade de France as coach was not exactly a success, as Les Bleus were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy on Friday in the UEFA Nations League.

“France held 1-1 by Italy in Zidane home debut after Olise stunner”

Italy's Alessandro Bastoni cancels out Michael Olise's opener for France in 1-1 UEFA Nations League draw in Saint-Denis.

“No fairytale return for Zidane as Italy hold France at the Stade de France”

The Stade de France was filled to capacity as the new French national team manager, Zinedine Zidane, prepared to make his home debut. The very side against whom he had ended his playing career in 2006 was once again the opponent he faced. Despite Michael Olise’s splendid free kick, the French were quickly overpowered by a clinical Italian side.