🎥 Italy begin new era with DEFEAT, France win on Zidane debut

🎥 Italy begin new era with DEFEAT, France win on Zidane debut This Friday (25) marked the start of a new cycle for Italy after missing the 2018, 2022, and 2026 World Cups. And it was not a happy debut for the Azzurra in League A of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League.  Things have already become "complicated" considering the level of their opponents in Group A. There was also Zinedine Zidane making his debut in charge of France amid concern over Mbappé's situation. 🇹🇷 Turkey 0 x 1 France 🇫🇷 Arda Güler quickly took center stage for the Turkish side.  It was his ball over the top that set up Yilmaz for an aerial attempt.  France, meanwhile, had more possession in the first half. And the clearer chances. Cherki was denied and then Olise saw Cakir come up big with a good save.  Then came the second half and a huge save by Maignan after Yusek's effort. France's response was lethal after Turkey played out badly from the back through Bardakci. Olise was grateful and picked out Mbappé, who scored (54'). The problem was that the No. 10 felt pain in his left knee seconds later. And had to be substituted.  France went a man up after Cakir was sent off (87'). They even absorbed Turkish pressure in stoppage time, but secured the win before hosting Belgium next Monday (28).  🇮🇹 Italy 0 x 2 Belgium 🇧🇪 Belgium were vastly superior in the first half of the match played at the Olympic Stadium in Rome.  Signed by PSG after a great season at Ajax, Mika Godts sent Mancini and Coppola to the ground before beating Donnarumma (20').  And Belgium - now coached by Mark van Bommel - only failed to go into the break with a bigger lead because of the Manchester City goalkeeper. There were at least four good saves. Italy - once again coached by Roberto Mancini - came back well after the break. Kean had a great chance, but Lammens kept it out.  The Azzurra were able to pin back and pressure their rivals.  But then Belgium were ruthless on the counterattack through Lukebakio. He did it all by himself and beat Donnarumma (69').  Italy's big chance came through Scalvini in the 87th minute.  They had 15 shots in the second half. And still no accuracy.  They already have a "decider" next Monday (28), when they visit Turkey in a first phase of only six rounds.  Other results from 3:45 p.m.: League B League C This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.