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Zidane Names First Squad as France's New Head Coach

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Zinedine Zidane, France's newly appointed head coach, unveiled his first squad for the national men's football team on Friday. The lineup includes five new players and excludes former squad members Aurélien Tchouaméni and Khéphren Thuram. Kylian Mbappé has been named captain. Zidane emphasized a shift from the previous coaching approach, indicating a focus on an attacking philosophy. His first matches in charge will be in the Nations League against Turkey and Belgium. The announcement was covered by France24, with details provided by Nick Rushworth.

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