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  "id": 9091440,
  "title": "Mbappe says having Zidane as France coach 'like a film'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/mbappe-says-having-zidane-as-france-coach-like-a-film",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T05:37:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1538317/mbappe-says-having-zidane-france-coach-film"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kylian Mbappe, the French football star, likened the prospect of playing under new coach Zinedine Zidane to a film. The two had first met 15 years ago when Zidane, then a Real Madrid boss, brought Mbappe to the club. Speaking with Spanish daily AS, Mbappe said that meeting Zidane again as national team coach was an incredible reality, not just a cinematic scenario. Zidane took over Les Bleus following Didier Deschamps' tenure, which ended on a disappointing note, with France losing to Spain in the World Cup semi-finals. France begins their Euro 2028 preparations with four Nations League matches, including facing Belgium twice and Italy at the Stade de France. Mbappe expressed excitement about the new era, stating that it will be a fresh start for everyone after the Deschamps era. The young star, who has scored eight goals in eight games for Real Madrid, also addressed the recent loss to Atletico Madrid, maintaining that he won't be vocal about referee decisions, acknowledging that mistakes happen.",
  "summary": "MADRID: Kylian Mbappe said on Monday playing under new France coach Zinedine Zidane, 15 years after the French football icons first met, is like “something from a film.”",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Mbappe says having Zidane as France coach 'like a film'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/mbappe-says-having-zidane-as-france-coach-like-a-film",
        "published": "2026-09-21T13:40:18.000Z"
      }
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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."
}