France team: the surprise awaiting Zinédine Zidane at the Stade de France

02.10.26 14:45 UEFA Nations League A

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France return to their Saint-Denis home on Friday evening for a top-level clash with Italy in the Nations League.

In a sold-out Stade de France, Zinédine Zidane’s Les Bleus will be dressed entirely in blue, while the Nazionale will wear an all-white kit. Tonight, all eyes will be focused on the bench, particularly on the French coach. For his very first appearance at the Saint-Denis venue as manager, Zinedine Zidane is set to receive a monumental welcome.

Indeed, the various France supporters’ groups have secretly prepared a magnificent surprise in the stands to celebrate the legend’s grand return to his home ground. The France boss has a relationship with the Saint-Denis arena that is both visceral and fiery.

The former No. 10 left an indelible mark there, etching his name into history by becoming the first-ever goalscorer at the Stade de France during its inauguration against Spain in January 1998. A legendary pitch where he reached the heights with that iconic double header in the World Cup final against Brazil.

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