Zidane Names Mbappe as France Captain for New Era
Zinedine Zidane, the newly appointed head coach of the French national football team, has confirmed Kylian Mbappe as the captain. This announcement was made during the unveiling of his first squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures.
Zidane succeeded Didier Deschamps, who had a 14-year tenure, including leading France to the 2018 World Cup title. Mbappe, who captained France at the World Cup and was the tournament's leading scorer with 10 goals, retains the captaincy under Zidane.
Zidane will oversee his first competitive match against Turkey on September 22, followed by a match against Belgium on September 28 and a home game against Italy on October 2. His squad features several new players, including Liverpool's Jeremy Jacquet and Rennes' Esteban Lepaul, while notable absentees include Aurelien Tchouameni and Marcus Thuram.
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