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France Face Italy in Nations League

Published October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026 · The Guardian

France and Italy face off in the Nations League with kickoff at 7:45pm BST. Zinedine Zidane, the enigmatic coach who won three successive Champions Leagues, remains a figure of mystery despite his remarkable achievements.

France and Italy meet in the Nations League with a 7:45pm BST kickoff. The match comes as attention focuses on the coaching philosophies of modern managers, with Zinedine Zidane's enigmatic approach particularly noteworthy. newsbetting.club

Zidane stands as one of only five coaches to win the Champions League three or more times, ranking alongside legends like Bob Paisley and Pep Guardiola. Despite being the only manager to achieve three successive Champions League triumphs with Real Madrid, Zidane remains somewhat detached from being considered among football's elite coaches, having secured just one La Liga title during his trophy-laden tenure.

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