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“New coach Zinedine Zidane said France were “not going to take any risks” and he would not use Mbappe in the three Nations League matches scheduled over the next 10 days.”

“MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé sustained an injury related to a hyperextension of his left knee during France’s Nations League win against Turkey on Friday.”

“France goalkeeper Mike Maignan matched Çakır’s save with a stunning one-handed stop from İsmail Yüksek’s downward header. Çakır was then sent off in the 87th for blocking Bradley Barcola’s shot with his arm when he was outside the area.”

“PARIS (AP) — Zinedine Zidane ‘s first home game in charge of France ended with a 1-1 draw against Italy in the Nations League on Friday.”

“France, who had defender Dayot Upamecano sent off late on, lead UEFA Nations League Group A1 with seven points, with Belgium just behind on six points after a 3-0 win over Turkiye.”

“Now Zidane is set for his first home match in charge at the Stade de France against an Italy side who, still reeling from their inexplicable failure to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in succession, were brushed aside at home by Belgium in the…”

“As per article 60 of the ‘Regulations of the UEFA Nations League’ handbook explaining yellow and red cards, the ruling states: ‘During the league phase, players and team officials are suspended for the next competition match after two yellow cards and any…”

“Elsewhere, Chelsea’s reserve goalkeeper Mike Penders - a £17million arrival from Genk in 2025 - was on the bench for the aforementioned Nations League fixture after missing out against Italy and France previously.”

“Who: France vs Belgium What: UEFA Nations League 2026-2027, Group A1 match Where: Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France When: Monday at 8:45pm (18:45 GMT) How to follow: Al Jazeera Sport will bring you all the build-up and live updates from 15:45 GMT.”

“How to watch France vs Belgium TV channel and live stream: UK viewers can watch the game on Prime Video UK, the UK broadcaster for Nations League matches that do not involve England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.Each game costs £2.49, and coverage…”

“Italy was beaten 2-0 at home by World Cup quarterfinalist Belgium in the Nations League on Friday in the Azzurri’s first match since a playoff loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina in March.”

“Italy was beaten 2-0 at home by World Cup quarterfinalist Belgium in the Nations League on Friday in the Azzurri’s first match since a playoff loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina in March.”

“I had forgotten this childish way of thinking until France v Belgium in the Uefa Nations League last week.”

“Potential return date: October 10 vs Bournemouth (H) Mike Penders Chelsea’s back-up goalkeeper went away on international duty with Belgium, but suffered a quad injury in training that saw him omitted from Mark van Bommel’s squads to face Italy and France.”

“Potential return date: Saturday October 24, vs Everton (H) Kai Havertz A week before Tzolis’ injury, fellow Arsenal forward Havertz had already suffered his own hamstring issue against the Netherlands while playing for Germany in the Nations League.”

“France left it late to beat Belgium 4-1 in the Nations League as Zinedine Zidane got his first home win as the national coach on Monday.”

“TV channel and live stream: UK viewers can watch the game on Prime Video UK, the UK broadcaster for Nations League matches that do not involve England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.”

“…d Leeds, though are now winless in their last three Premier League matches as a dismal 3-0 west London derby loss at Brentford followed a 2-1 defeat by defending champions Arsenal and 2-2 home draw with newly-promoted Hull, leaving them 10th in the table and…”

“The partial ban on supporters attending Saturday’s match is part of a punishment handed down to Croatia following sanctions that date back to March 2025, and incidents involving fans around matches against France in the quarter-finals of the Nations League.”

“Veteran stars took center stage in the Nations League on Friday with Robert Lewandowski and Kevin de Bruyne leading Poland and Belgium to victories thanks to multi-goal performances.”

“How to watch Belgium vs Turkey TV channel and live stream: Belgium vs Turkey in the 2026/27 Nations League is available to view live through Amazon Prime Video pay-per-view.”

“Also on Monday, Pakistan’s men’s volleyball players were bussed to the wrong arena for their match against Uzbekistan, delaying it by 45 minutes.”

“Yoane Wissa scored the first goal and created the second as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) spoiled a Zimbabwe homecoming by winning a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier 2-1 in Harare.”

“Italy stormed to a dominant 4-1 win at Turkey in the Nations League on Monday with the Azzurri’s best performance for a long time, in Mancini’s second match in charge.”

“It was a losing start for both nations in Group A1 on Friday, with Turkey appearing at the top level of the UEFA competition for the first time after thrashing Hungary 6-1 on aggregate in March 2025 to earn promotion from League B.”

“…ters have been accused of directing racist chants towards Republic of Ireland player Adam Idah and were filmed raising military slogans during the teams’ UEFA Nations League football match, but have evaded disciplinary action from the competition’s…”

“Former France star Patrick Vieira debuted as Senegal coach by drawing 1-1 in Mozambique, and Nigeria survived a scare to edge Madagascar 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Friday.”

““Hopefully, justice can be done, whatever happens obviously, but I trust in the impunity of that club which I know very well,” he told a news conference on the eve of Spain’s Nations League game against England at Wembley.”

“One was in the World Cup match no one wants to play in, two were Euro qualifying matches against an Italy side already on a sharp decline and one came against Belgium in a Nations League match six years ago.”

““Even more so, maybe,” a smiling Zidane said Thursday ahead of a Nations League game at Turkey.”

“The 26-year-old striker received his first call up with France last week when Zidane, the new national team coach, included him in his squad for upcoming Nations League matches.”

“For France’s Nations League matches against Turkey, Belgium and Italy, Maxence Lacroix has been selected, while Pedro Neto has made the Portugal squad for new manager Jorge Jesus’s first games in charge against Wales, Norway and Denmark.”

“Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ezri Konsa have all joined up with the Three Lions for Nations League matches against Spain, Croatia and Czechia.”

“PARIS (AP) — France coach Zinedine Zidane has called up attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche as a replacement for the injured Warren Zaïre-Emery for upcoming Nations League matches.”

“Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul, Liverpool center back Jeremy Jacquet, Como midfielder Lucas Da Cunha, Inter Milan’s Andy Diouf and Toulouse goalkeeper Guillaume Restes are set for their debuts in upcoming Nations League games.”

“ROME (AP) — Roberto Mancini called up 34 players on Friday to his first Italy squad since returning as coach, ahead of four Nations League games.”

“- Published The Premier League season begins on 21 August - just 33 days after the World Cup final.”