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France held by Italy in Zidane's first home match in charge

Michael Olise's opening goal proved insufficient as Italy's Alessandro Bastoni equalized, with France finishing the match down to 10 men after Dayot Upamecano's red card.

  • On Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo departed Portugal's training camp in Copenhagen following a clash with head coach Jorge Jesus over playing time, ensuring he will miss the upcoming match against Norway.
  • Tensions surfaced after head coach Jesus left the 41-year-old on the bench as an unused substitute during Portugal's 2-1 victory against Norway on September 27, prompting the captain to walk out.
  • Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes defended his teammate, stating, "I spoke with Cristiano Ronaldo and told him that he is and will always remain the greatest icon of our national team."
  • Head coach Jesus characterized the incident as "a resolved matter" for the present, though the Portuguese Football Federation is currently mediating to facilitate reconciliation and prevent an end to the captain's career.
  • The 41-year-old's future remains uncertain, as the Portuguese Football Federation's code stipulates a potential suspension of one to six months for those who "unjustifiably abandon" national team activities; he promised to explain his departure "in due time.
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fanatik.ro broke the news on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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