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  "id": 8935046,
  "title": "Being managed by Zidane for France is 'like a movie', says Mbappe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/being-managed-by-zidane-for-france-is-like-a-movie-says-mbappe-8935046",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T13:47:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440526/being-managed-by-zidane-for-france-is-like-a-movie-says-mbappe"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kylian Mbappe compares his relationship with France national team manager Zinedine Zidane to something \"like something out of a movie\". The two will collaborate for the first time during the upcoming international break, as Zidane resumes management five years after his departure from Real Madrid. Mbappe described Zidane as \"the player who most embodies the France team\", acknowledging his significant influence on French football. Mbappe, who led his country to World Cup victories in 2018 and 2022, will continue as France captain under Zidane's guidance. Speaking to AS, Mbappe recalled Zidane's early support, noting that the coach took him to Real Madrid's training ground when he was just 13 or 14 years old. Now, Zidane is Mbappe's national team coach, a role he describes as \"top-level\". Zidane took over from Didier Deschamps, who had led France for 14 years following the 2018 World Cup. \"It's a new phase with a new coach,\" Mbappe stated, expressing confidence in the team's ability to adapt and succeed under Zidane's leadership. France's first match under the new manager will be against Turkey in the Nations League on Friday, followed by games against Belgium and Italy.",
  "summary": "Kylian Mbappe says being managed by Zinedine Zidane for the French national team is “like something out of a movie”. The pair will work together for the first time during this international break, as Zidane returns to management five years after leaving Real Madrid. Last week Mbappe referred to Zidane as “the player who most embodies the France team”, noting that he left an indelible mark on…",
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      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "France: Zinédine Zidane brings a breath of fresh air to Les Bleus",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/france-zinedine-zidane-brings-a-breath-of-fresh-air-to-les-bleus",
        "published": "2026-09-19T08:10:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "New France boss Zidane confirms Mbappe as captain after naming first squad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/new-france-boss-zidane-confirms-mbappe-as-captain-after-naming-first",
        "published": "2026-09-19T08:18:27.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Being managed by Zidane for France is 'like a movie', says Mbappe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/being-managed-by-zidane-for-france-is-like-a-movie-says-mbappe",
        "published": "2026-09-21T13:28:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Being managed by Zidane for France is ‘like a movie’, says Mbappe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/being-managed-by-zidane-for-france-is-like-a-movie-says-mbappe-8936213",
        "published": "2026-09-21T14:17:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Mbappé says having Zidane as new France coach 'like a film'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/mbappe-says-having-zidane-as-new-france-coach-like-a-film",
        "published": "2026-09-21T14:49:42.000Z"
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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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