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  "id": 8936213,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T14:17:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/21/being-managed-by-zidane-for-france-is-like-a-movie-says-mbappe"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kylian Mbappe, the star player for the French national team, has likened being managed by Zinedine Zidane to a movie. Zidane, who replaced his former teammate Didier Deschamps as France's manager after the 2026 World Cup, is set to take charge of the team for the first time during this international break. Mbappe, a key figure in the current generation of French footballers, has led Les Bleus to World Cup victories in 2018 and 2022. Speaking to Spanish newspaper AS, Mbappe recalled Zidane's influence in his career, noting that the manager took him to a Real Madrid training ground when he was just 13 or 14 years old. With Deschamps' 14-year tenure as France's manager coming to an end, Mbappe expressed excitement for the new phase with a new coach, describing it as \"something out of a movie.\" France's upcoming matches against Turkey, Belgium, and Italy will mark Zidane's debut as the team's manager.",
  "summary": "Kylian Mbappe referred to Zinedine Zidane as 'the player who most embodies the France team', noting that he left an indelible mark on French football.",
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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"
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        "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"
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        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-21T13:47:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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-8940371",
        "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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