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'Said it four times!' - Zidane left stunned by 'very good' Jacquet

Zinedine Zidane has expressed his absolute astonishment at the rapid rise of Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet following the youngster's sensational start to life with the French national team. The legendary former Real Madrid boss was left waxing lyrical about the 21-year-old’s maturity and tactical discipline on the international stage.

Upamecano returns to Bayern after red card in Italy draw

Dayot Upamecano has officially departed the France national camp to link back up with Bayern following his late dismissal against Italy. The central defender picked up a second yellow card in Friday's 1-1 draw in Paris, triggering an automatic one-match ban that rules him out of Monday's UEFA Nations League encounter against Belgium.

Roberto Mancini praises Italy's courage after drawing with France

Italy head coach Roberto Mancini declared that his team passed a crucial test of maturity after holding France to a 1-1 Nations League draw. Mancini praised the Azzurri's tactical aggression and defensive cohesion following Alessandro Bastoni's second-half equaliser at the Stade de France.

Alessandro Bastoni reacts as Italy hold France in Paris

Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni admitted he did not expect to score twice in two international matches after earning a 1-1 draw against France. Returning from a international hiatus, the Inter centre-back declared that the Azzurri can now compete against any team.

Desire Doue and Michael Olise react to France's draw with Italy

France forward Desire Doue insisted Les Bleus remain on the right path following their 1-1 Nations League draw against Italy. Michael Olise scored a sublime opening goal at the Stade de France before Alessandro Bastoni earned Italy a point.

Zinedine Zidane reacts as France draw with Italy in home debut

France head coach Zinedine Zidane expressed mild frustration after seeing his side held to a 1-1 Nations League draw by Italy in his first home match in charge. Despite Michael Olise opening the scoring, Les Bleus conceded an equalizer before defender Dayot Upamecano was sent off.