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Mourinho reveals Zidane made Tchouameni choice alone

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has firmly denied having any involvement in the recent decision made by new France boss Zinedine Zidane to omit midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni from the national team squad. The Portuguese coach expressed his surprise at the news but fully supported the move, which allows the player to properly recover from an ongoing groin injury.

Zinedine Zidane includes Jacquet, Diouf, and Da Cunha in France squad

New France head coach Zinedine Zidane has unveiled his maiden squad, handing surprise debut call-ups to Jacquet, Diouf, and Da Cunha alongside Restes and Lepaul. The former Real Madrid manager confirmed Kylian Mbappe as captain while turning the page on veteran figures.

Zidane reveals tactical plans for captain Mbappe

As the new France manager, Zinedine Zidane has outlined his tactical vision for Kylian Mbappe, confirming the star will remain captain while hinting at a positional change. The legendary coach also addressed concerns about the forward's defensive work rate and tactfully avoided discussing the political controversies surrounding the national team ahead of the 2027 elections.

Zidane names five debutants in his first France squad

Zinedine Zidane has officially unveiled his first squad as manager of the France national team ahead of their upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. He has selected a 23-man squad, relying on established core players led by Kylian Mbappe, while also handing debut call-ups to five uncapped talents as he finally begins his highly anticipated tenure today.

Zinedine Zidane bans media from Clairefontaine arrivals to end fashion culture

Zinedine Zidane has imposed a strict media lockdown for his first training camp as France manager at Clairefontaine. The former Real Madrid boss aims to scrap the traditional player arrival fashion shows and restore total focus on football.