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  "id": 8940371,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T14:17:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/21/being-managed-by-zidane-for-france-is-like-a-movie-says-mbappe"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zinedine Zidane assumes management of the French national football team following a 14-year tenure by former teammate Didier Deschamps. Kylian Mbappe, a key player for Les Bleus, describes the transition as \"like something out of a movie.\" Mbappe, who led France to World Cup victories in 2018 and 2022, highlights Zidane's influence on French football, stating the coach was instrumental in his career from a young age. Zidane will take charge of France in their inaugural match against Turkey in the Nations League, followed by games against Belgium and Italy.",
  "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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        "title": "France: Zinédine Zidane brings a breath of fresh air to Les Bleus",
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        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "New France boss Zidane confirms Mbappe as captain after naming first squad",
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        "published": "2026-09-19T08:18:27.000Z"
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        "title": "Being managed by Zidane for France is 'like a movie', says Mbappe",
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        "published": "2026-09-21T13:28:10.000Z"
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        "published": "2026-09-21T13:47:20.000Z"
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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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