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Cherki explains France loss to Italy

France playmaker Rayan Cherki has offered a brutally honest assessment of what went wrong during Les Bleus' disappointing 3-1 defeat to Italy. Despite a promising start in the UEFA Nations League clash, the 2026 world runners-up struggled to break down a resilient Azzurri side as the contest progressed.

Upamecano leaves France squad after Italy loss

France have suffered another major blow to their defensive ranks following the news that Dayot Upamecano has left the national team camp. The Bayern Munich defender was granted permission to depart just hours after Les Bleus slumped to a disappointing defeat against Italy.

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Mancini reveals penalty mix-up in Italy win

Italy secured a historic Nations League victory over France at San Siro, but the night was nearly overshadowed by a bizarre moment of confusion from the penalty spot. Roberto Mancini has now opened up about the internal mix-up that saw the wrong Esposito brother step up to take a crucial spot-kick during the 3-1 win.

Zidane explains first France loss after San Siro collapse vs Italy

France manager Zinedine Zidane has offered a frank assessment of his side's defensive shortcomings following their 3-1 UEFA Nations League defeat to Italy on Thursday night. Despite taking an early lead at San Siro, the Bleus were overwhelmed in the second half as the Azzurri surged back to claim all three points.

France player ratings: Olise shines but Gusto struggles as Zidane suffers first defeat

Les Bleus slipped to a 3-1 Nations League defeat at San Siro despite Michael Olise's early opener, handing Zinedine Zidane his first loss as France boss.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
8	Waldhof Mannheim	13	6	1	6	23	20	3	19	W L W L L
9	Hoffenheim II	13	6	1	6	22	20	2	19	W L L W L
10	Hansa Rostock	13	5	4	4	22	22	0	19	W L D L L
11	Meppen	13	5	3	5	18	18	0	18	W D W D W
12	VfB Stuttgart II	13	5	3	5	22	23	-1	18	W D L W W

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