{
  "id": 11609478,
  "title": "France held by Italy in Zidane's homecoming after Olise stunner",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/france-held-by-italy-in-zidanes-homecoming-after-olise-stunner",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T05:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-10-03-france-held-by-italy-in-zidanes-homecoming-after-olise-stunner/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Zinedine Zidane's first home game as coach of France, the team faced Italy and drew 1-1. Michael Olise scored a spectacular goal, striking the ball off the crossbar from a free-kick in the second half. However, Alessandro Bastoni equalised for Italy, preventing Zidane from achieving three consecutive wins. France currently leads UEFA Nations League Group A1 with seven points, while Belgium follows closely with six points. The next match between France and Belgium will be crucial for the teams' standings in the group. Italy's Roberto Mancini praised his team's performance, while Zidane expressed pride in his players, despite not having the desired result.",
  "summary": "Michael Olise’s stunning strike is cancelled out by Alessandro Bastoni as Zinedine Zidane's France draw 1-1 with Italy.",
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "France held by Italy in Zidane's homecoming after Olise stunner",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/france-held-by-italy-in-zidanes-homecoming-after-olise-stunner",
        "published": "2026-10-02T21:48:49.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "France held by Italy in Zidane's homecoming after Olise stunner",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/france-held-by-italy-in-zidanes-homecoming-after-olise-stunner-11543356",
        "published": "2026-10-02T22:26:38.000Z"
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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."
}