Mbappé limps off with apparent knee injury after scoring for France against Turkey
- On Friday, France captain Kylian Mbappe scored his 67th international goal in a 1-0 Nations League victory over Turkey, but left the field minutes later nursing a knee injury in Izmit.
- The 27-year-old Real Madrid striker rifled in a 56th-minute shot that successfully launched Zinedine Zidane's coaching debut, giving the new head coach an immediate winning start.
- After Mbapp limped off, Zidane substituted his captain as France controlled the game. Turkey's goalkeeper Ugurcan was sent off in the 87th minute, yet France held firm against their assaults.
- Zidane, accustomed to life in the spotlight, addressed scrutiny about his new role, saying, "No, it doesn't annoy me," and stressed his focus on winning matches with his players.
- France prepares for their next Nations League test on September 28 in Brussels against Belgium, who opened their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Italy.
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Great concern for French football and Real Madrid: Superstar Kylian Mbappé may have seriously injured his left leg in the dress of France's national team at the Nations League duel with Turkey!
France skipper Mbappé strikes to successfuly launch Zidane era as France boss
Kylian Mbappé scored his 67th international goal on Friday night to propel France to a 1-0 victory over Turkey in the 2027 Nations League and successfully launch Zinedine Zidane's reign as head coach.
Kylian Mbappé Injury Sparks Major Concern After Dream Start to Zidane Era
Kylian Mbappé scored the first goal of Zinedine Zidane’s France era, but the night quickly changed when the captain limped off with a left-knee injury. France faced Turkey in the UEFA Nations League at Kocaeli Stadium in Izmit on Friday.Mbappé gave France the lead in the 54th minute after a high press from Jules Koundé […]
Kylian Mbappé gave Zinédine Zidane a good start as France coach as France beat Turkey 1-0 in the Nations League
Madrid’s striker left very painfully and is waiting for trials after a match where Zidane premiered with triumph against Turkey (0-1)
France starts with a narrow victory in the era of Zinédine Zidane. But there are concerns about striker Kylian Mbappé, who gets injured at the goal of the day. The Italian Elf loses with her new coach - there's whistling.
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