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  "id": 19742806,
  "title": "Zidane says Italy defeat ‘part of the process’ for France",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/zidane-says-italy-defeat-part-of-the-process-for-france-19742806",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T01:30:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/11/13/zidane-says-italy-defeat-part-of-the-process-for-france/243044"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MILAN, Nov 13 — Zinedine Zidane expressed disappointment with his team's defensive performance after France suffered their first loss as head coach against Italy in the UEFA Nations League. Les Bleus took an early lead through Michael Olise, but were unable to maintain their advantage, conceding two goals from Francesco Pio Esposito and Davide Frattesi. Zidane described the defeat as \"part of the process\" and emphasized the need to improve off the ball. France's final game is against Turkey, while Italy travels to Belgium. Zidane's team had 60% possession and 18 attempts during an entertaining match, and he hopes Kylian Mbappe can return for the Turkey game.",
  "summary": "MILAN, Nov 13 — Zinedine Zidane was unimpressed with his side’s defensive display after suffering his first...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Italy fight back to deal Zidane’s first loss as France coach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/italy-fight-back-to-deal-zidanes-first-loss-as-france-coach",
        "published": "2026-11-12T22:32:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Italy fight back to deal Zidane first loss as France coach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/italy-fight-back-to-deal-zidane-first-loss-as-france-coach",
        "published": "2026-11-12T22:35:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Italy fight back to deal Zidane first loss as France coach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/italy-fight-back-to-deal-zidane-first-loss-as-france-coach-19729707",
        "published": "2026-11-12T23:06:35.000Z"
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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."
}