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  "id": 11540928,
  "title": "Zidane denied home win as France draw 1-1 with Italy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/zidane-denied-home-win-as-france-draw-1-1-with-italy-11540928",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T22:32:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/zidane-denied-home-win-as-france-draw-1-1-with-italy/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zinedine Zidane’s flawless start as France manager came to an end on Friday, as Les Bleus drew 1-1 with Italy in a UEFA Nations League match at the Stade de France. Michael Olise gave France the lead shortly after halftime with a remarkable free-kick, but Alessandro Bastoni equalised for Italy before the break. France finished the match with 10 men after Dayot Upamecano received a second yellow card. The result left Zidane without a home win as France manager.",
  "summary": "Zinedine Zidane’s perfect start as France manager ends as Les Bleus are held to a 1-1 draw by Italy in their UEFA Nations League clash in Paris. Read More: https://punchng.com/zidane-denied-home-win-as-france-draw-1-1-with-italy/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Fans show their appreciation for France coach Zidane as he takes charge of his first home game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/fans-show-their-appreciation-for-france-coach-zidane-as-he-takes",
        "published": "2026-10-02T19:23:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "France held to 1-1 draw as Italy dampen Zidane's home debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/france-held-to-1-1-draw-as-italy-dampen-zidanes-home-debut",
        "published": "2026-10-02T21:01:45.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "France held 1-1 by Italy in Zidane home debut after Olise stunner",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/france-held-1-1-by-italy-in-zidane-home-debut-after-olise-stunner",
        "published": "2026-10-02T21:24:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Zidane denied home win as France draw 1-1 with Italy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/zidane-denied-home-win-as-france-draw-1-1-with-italy",
        "published": "2026-10-02T22:20:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Italy’s wildfire planes are finally home after an ‘exceptional’ summer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/italys-wildfire-planes-are-finally-home-after-an-exceptional-summer",
        "published": "2026-10-02T23:00:00.000Z"
      }
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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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