Izmit, Turkey, Sept 24, 2026 (AFP) - Zidane admits emotion on eve of first game as France coach

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France legend Zinedine Zidane on Thursday admitted to feeling "immense emotion" as he prepared to take charge of Les Bleus for the first time in their UEFA Nations League clash with Turkey. "I feel even more emotional than I did ahead of my first game as a player. Today I feel immense emotion at being able to be here in charge of France," Zidane said ahead of Friday's Group A1 game at the home of Kocaelispor in northern Turkey. The 54-year-old st......

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