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  "id": 10551485,
  "title": "Italy rebound in Turkey as France win late in Belgium",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/italy-rebound-in-turkey-as-france-win-late-in-belgium-10551485",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T22:20:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/29/italy-rebound-in-turkey-as-france-win-late-in-belgium"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, Italy achieved a 4-1 victory over Turkey in a rain-soaked match in Bursa, propelling themselves into contention within the Nations League Group A1. France, meanwhile, secured a 1-0 win against Belgium in Brussels, with Michael Olise scoring the decisive goal in the 88th minute.\n\nFrance head coach Zinedine Zidane praised Olise's talent, stating, \"He is a pure talent, and he loves to just play. You can see it. He feels the game. I am pleased to be at his side.\" This victory marked Zidane's first win since taking charge of the French national team. Roberto Mancini, Italy's coach, returned to action following a poor opener at home against Belgium, which saw his team receive Roman jeers. Despite a challenging start, Italy's performance in the downpour was praised by Mancini, who emphasized their aggressive approach throughout the game.\n\nTurkey dominated the first half, quickly trailing three goals, but showed resilience with goals from Altay Bayindir and Davide Frattesi. However, an error in their goalmouth allowed Olise to capitalize on a chance, securing the win for Italy. Pio Esposito, who scored the winning goal, dedicated his effort to his ailing grandmother, who was receiving treatment during the match. The Italian players demonstrated unity and support for their teammate.\n\nItaly will face France in their next Nations League Group A1 match at the Stade de France on Friday, with Mancini confident in his team's ability to recover and perform well. France, without their injured captain Kylian Mbappé, made nine changes to their starting lineup, expressing a need for rest following their grueling travel and training schedule.",
  "summary": "Michael Olise's goal gave Zinedine Zidane a second victory in his long-awaited debut as France coach.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "France snatch late winner in Belgium, Italy thrash Turkey 4-1 away",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/france-snatch-late-winner-in-belgium-italy-thrash-turkey-4-1-away",
        "published": "2026-09-28T21:11:07.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Italy rebound in Turkey as France win late in Belgium",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/italy-rebound-in-turkey-as-france-win-late-in-belgium",
        "published": "2026-09-28T22:20:24.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Olise's late strike gives Zidane's France 1-0 win in Belgium",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/olises-late-strike-gives-zidanes-france-1-0-win-in-belgium",
        "published": "2026-09-28T22:40:30.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Italy respond to Belgium defeat with emphatic victory in Turkey",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/italy-respond-to-belgium-defeat-with-emphatic-victory-in-turkey",
        "published": "2026-09-28T22:47:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Italy rebound in Turkey as France win late in Belgium",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/italy-rebound-in-turkey-as-france-win-late-in-belgium",
        "published": "2026-09-29T00:01:42.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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