The Players Who Have Received the Most Ballon d'Or Nominations Being nominated for the Ballon d’Or just once is an honor—but these players racked up nominations for fun. Sports Illustrated · Oct 15
Ronaldo's walkout, Israel-Ireland tensions and Zidane's return: The recent drama in football world Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from Portugal's squad sparks discussions about his career's conclusion after leading for 23 years. New coaches Zinedine Zidane and Jurgen Klopp faced varying challenges in their initial matches with France and Germany. Tensions arose during the Israel and Ireland matches, highlighted by politically charged atmospheres and UEFA… The Economic Times · Oct 8
Real Madrid’s Winners, Losers From the International Break Some stars shone for their countries, some did not. Sports Illustrated · Oct 7
Chelsea winners and losers: Summer signings stake claims but star man in limbo Blues had a number of international call-ups this month Evening Standard · Oct 7
Ballon d'Or: Every Winner by Country A total of 21 countries have produced players who have won the Ballon d’Or. Sports Illustrated · Oct 7
Olise strikes twice in France's romp past Belgium in Nations League Désiré Doué, Ryan Cherki and two goals from Michael Olise launched the late pyrotechnics on Monday night at the Stade de France as France scored four times in 13 minutes to whoosh past Belgium 4-1 and maintain the lead of their Nations League pool. Radio France Internationale · Oct 5
Zinedine Zidane Praises Cristiano Ronaldo Following Controversial Walkout From Portugal Duty Zinedine Zidane has defended Cristiano Ronaldo's legacy after the forward left Portugal duty amid tensions with coach Jorge Jesus, while his international future remains unresolved. International Business Times UK · Oct 5
France boss Zidane says he is happy with his squad ahead of Belgium test France boss Zinedine Zidane declared himself happy with his players as they went throught their final preparations for the Uefa Nations League clash against Belgium on Monday night at the Stade de France. Radio France Internationale · Oct 5
Chelsea vs Manchester United battle confirmed as France make announcement after red card France will be without the suspended Dayot Upamecano for next Nations League assignment Evening Standard · Oct 3
After 11 World Cups, football finally comes home for one Indian fan Dipak Nandy, a 77-year-old football enthusiast, is counting down the days to Brazil's highly anticipated friendly match against India in Kolkata. With 11 World Cups under his belt since 1986, he has vivid memories of seeing icons like Diego Maradona and Zinedine Zidane. Nandy acknowledges India’s difficulties in football due… The Economic Times · Oct 3
Liverpool set for fresh injury boost after Andoni Iraola's update on £26m signing Good news for Liverpool on the injury front as Zinedine Zidane praises Jeremy Jacquet Evening Standard · Oct 3
No fairytale return for Zidane as Italy hold France at the Stade de France The Stade de France was filled to capacity as the new French national team manager, Zinedine Zidane, prepared to make his home debut. The very side against whom he had ended his playing career in 2006 was once again the opponent he faced. Despite Michael Olise’s splendid free kick, the… France 24 · Oct 3
Nations League: Italy reel in France to spoil Zidane's homecoming party Italy ended Zinedine Zidane's triumphant start as France head coach on Friday night with a 1-1 draw at the Stade de France in the Uefa Nations League. Radio France Internationale · Oct 2
How Gianluigi Donnarumma’s excellence denied Zinedine Zidane win in first home game as France boss France 1-1 Italy: French fans were treated to an exciting game at Stade de France but did not get the result they expected, mainly because of the Manchester City goalkeeper’s display The Independent UK · Oct 2
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2 Nations League: Italy earn draw against 10-man France, Northern Ireland stun Ukraine Italy denied Zinedine Zidane victory in his first France home game while Northern Ireland boosted their promotion bid with victory in Trnava
France 24 · Oct 2 Nations League: France held by Italy despite Olise stunner After two wins in two away games, Zinedine Zidane’s return to the Stade de France as coach was not exactly a success, as Les Bleus were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy on Friday in the UEFA Nations League.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2 France 1-1 Italy: Nations League football – as it happened Alessandro Bastoni cancelled out Michael Olise’s goal to give Italy a precious point in Paris, while Dayot Upamecano was sent off late on
The Guardian - US · Oct 2 Uefa Nations League today: How to watch France v Italy, TV channels & live stream Friday 2 October How will France and Italy fare today? Here is what to know, including kick-off time, TV channels and live stream options
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2 Sports quiz of the week: winners, losers, prodigies, heroes, villains and rivals Have you been watching football, chess, cricket, rugby, motor racing, hockey, boxing, table tennis and horse racing?
Radio France Internationale · Oct 2 From London to Les Bleus: Olise proves his potential in Zidane's new wave On a cloudy night in Brussels, Michael Olise took nine seconds to highlight his genius and maintain the euphoria around France's new head coach Zinedine Zidane.
Evening Standard · Oct 2 How to watch France vs Italy: TV channel and live stream for Nations League game today Zinedine Zidane prepares for first home match in charge of Les Bleus in Paris
France 24 · Oct 2 Nations League: Zidane returns to face Italy and the Stade de France Twenty years after the 2006 World Cup final, Zinedine Zidane faces Italy again on Friday, this time as France manager, on matchday three of the Nations League. For his first match in France as coach, he also returns to the Stade de France, where he experienced several defining moments of…
Sports Illustrated · Sep 30 From Ancelotti to Zidane: How Wages of International Soccer’s Biggest Managers Compare Mauricio Pochettino, Jürgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel and Luis de la Fuente all earn differing amounts in a sphere which is increasingly dominated by big names.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29 Oh Jürgen! Mixed fortunes for the Nations League’s fab four In today’s Football Daily: Checking back in with the glitzy A-list quartet
Sports Illustrated · Sep 29 Zinedine Zidane’s Take on Viral Goal Celebration Explains His Premier League Decision Zidane willingly broke his carefully curated image to explode across social media.