{
  "id": 19747119,
  "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-19747119",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T02:30:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/11/1576654/zidane-says-italy-defeat-part-process-france"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MILAN: French head coach Zinedine Zidane was dissatisfied with his team's defensive performance after their first loss as France's coach against Italy on Thursday. Les Bleus took an early lead through Michael Olise, but Italy equalized and scored twice, including a double by Francesco Pio Esposito, to secure a 3-2 victory. Zidane acknowledged that the setback was part of the process for France, insisting they stayed in the game and dominated possession. Italy, meanwhile, moved to the top of Group A1 and extended their unbeaten run to four games.",
  "summary": "MILAN: Zinedine Zidane was unimpressed with his side’s defensive display after suffering his first defeat as France head coach against Italy on Thursday, but described the setback as “part of the process.”",
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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": "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-11-13T01:30:31.000Z"
      }
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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."
}