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Zinedine Zidane fulfils 'dream' as he takes charge of France

After the announcement, Zidane greeted a large gathering of fans outside the federation headquarters and they cheered loudly when he arrived.

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'We Are at War with an Enemy': Firefighters Describe 'David v Goliath' Battle Against Europe's Mega-Blazes

Firefighters in France and Spain say they are locked in a 'David v Goliath' battle against mega‑blazes near Bordeaux and Madrid, as more than 360,000 people are evacuated.

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'I'll stay focused until Saturday' – Remco Evenepoel's 24 hours of Tour de France celebrations end with a criterium win and a night at home

Belgian wins in Aalst but keeps riding to target the Saturday's Clásica San Sebastián

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Iconic footballer Zinedine Zidane and ‘Les Bleus’: a love story with a bright future

French-Algerian football icon Zinedine Zidane became the new manager of France’s national football team on Tuesday, bringing an end to what little suspense there was over Didier Deschamp’s successor. Zidane frequently stated his desire to take over the French team and much of the football world supported his ambitions.

France 24

Europe’s devastating wildfires visible from space in new satellite images

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Aerial photos reveal devastation of France and Spain wildfires with entire villages ravaged by flames

More than half a million acres of land have been burned since the start of the year, as experts warn the crisis will worsen without action

The Independent UK

France turns to Zidane to bring football glory

PARIS - Zinedine Zidane will take charge of France with ‌the weight of history behind him and one of world football’s most gifted squads in front of him, as the 1998 World Cup hero returns to the national team tasked with turning recent near-misses into trophies.

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Thousands more forced from their homes as heatwave threatens to intensify France wildfires

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The Independent UK

Why Bradley Barcola move to Liverpool won't be straightforward: report

Liverpool are targeting the France and PSG attacker, but it may be a waiting game

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Zinedine Zidane: The good, the bad and the ugly

Zinedine Zidane has been appointed France coach for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, marking a new chapter in the legendary football icon's career. From inspiring France's 1998 World Cup triumph and scoring Real Madrid's iconic Champions League final winner to winning three consecutive Champions League titles as a coach, Zidane's…

The Economic Times

‘Difficult’—Zinedine Zidane Inspires Kylian Mbappe Question After Taking Over France

A confident Zidane took his dream job with a confident six-word declaration.

Sports Illustrated

Europe is on fire - will the continent’s climate change deniers finally wake up?

IN FOCUS: Experts warn that time is running out to reverse the impact of climate change with countries across the world weakening climate commitments, Maira Butt reports

The Independent UK

Zidane's dream realised as France legend succeeds Deschamps as national team coach

Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new French national football team coach. He signed a four-year contract, succeeding Didier Deschamps after his tenure ended. Zidane expressed his lifelong ambition to manage the French team, which was his sole focus. He previously enjoyed significant success managing Real Madrid, winning multiple…

The Economic Times

What next for Paul Seixas? Two weeks of rest, more training and racing, and the long-term picture post-Tour de France debut

After finishing fourth in his first-ever Grand Tour, all eyes are on the next steps for the French star

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‘He’s back’: Zinedine Zidane named France head coach in long-awaited homecoming

Zinedine Zidane is France’s new head coach, replacing Didier Deschamps at the helm of the team he led to glory as arguably their greatest ever player

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Firefighters on the offensive in France and Spain

LEGE-CAP-FERRET, France - Firefighters in France and Spain rushed to contain the worst wildfires in living memory on Tuesday, seizing crucial hours before the arrival of another wave brings scorching temperatures.

Euronews

France wildfire: Residents douse embers with water after blaze destroys 170 homes in Le Porge

Residents in Le Porge, in southwestern France's Gironde region, are working to prevent a devastating wildfire from reigniting by spraying water on smouldering forest embers. The blaze destroyed at least 170 homes, while smoke continues to rise from the scorched landscape as recovery begins.

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What do the numbers tell us about Europe's heatwave?

From record temperatures to thousands of excess deaths, four figures signify the scale of Europe's heatwave.

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The Independent UK

France appoint new manager after missing out on World Cup glory

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Emotional Zinedine Zidane confirmed as new France manager after World Cup semi-final exit

The former Real Madrid star will take over from Didier Deschamps, who stepped down after the World Cup

The Times of India

'Most severe since World War II': Macron as France's wildfires rage across thousands of hectares

France faces its worst situation since World War II due to fierce wildfires. Thousands of firefighters and military personnel are battling the massive blaze in Gironde. This devastating fire has already consumed vast hectares and forced many evacuations across the nation. The situation remains precarious as fire clouds generate dry…

The Independent UK

How firefighters in France held back a giant wall of flames

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The Guardian - UK

‘Ash fell from the sky’: Tourists describe fleeing ‘apocalyptic’ wildfires in France

Hundreds of thousands of residents and holidaymakers in France and Spain have been forced to evacuate

International Business Times UK

France Wildfire Crisis Deepens as 42,000 Hectares Burn Near Bordeaux and Two Firefighters Die

France faces its worst wildfire season on record, with two firefighters killed and 42,000 hectares burned in Gironde. The crisis has forced mass evacuations and strained emergency services.

France 24

🔴 Football legend Zinedine Zidane named new coach of French national team Les Bleus

It was the worst-kept secret in French football: legendary midfielder Zinedine Zidane will replace Didier Deschamps as the new coach of French national team Les Bleus. Zidane, who has not coached since leaving Real Madrid in 2021, had long been viewed as the leading candidate for the role.

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