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France: "My relationship with Mbappé? That's nonsense, it's a shame," Zidane says
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Zidane dismissed speculation about his relationship with Mbappé ahead of France's match against Turkey, with the forward a doubt for Thursday but potentially available Sunday.
Zinedine Zidane addressed media questions at a press conference ahead of France's upcoming matches, including Thursday's fixture against Turkey. The France manager was repeatedly asked about his relationship with Kylian Mbappé, who is unavailable for the Turkey match but may be fit to return for Sunday's game.
Zidane expressed frustration with the line of questioning, dismissing the speculation as "nonsense" and "a shame." This comes after France's 3-1 defeat to Italy.
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- Mbappé back for France, Zidane dismisses 'irritating' rumoursVoetbal International
- France: "My relationship with Mbappé? That's nonsense, it's a shame," Zidane saysRMC SportThis article
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