Olise's Stunner Secures Nations League Win for France; Bardella Faces Antisemitism Claims

Michael Olise's spectacular late goal secured a 1-0 victory for France over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League, marking a successful start for manager Zinedine Zidane's tenure with two wins from two matches. The win places France at the top of Group A1 with six points, ahead of Belgium and Italy. Meanwhile, National Rally President Jordan Bardella is embroiled in controversy, facing accusations of antisemitic statements made as a teenage activist and threatening legal action for libel.

In other national team news, emerging defender Jeremy Jacquet made his senior debut for France in the victory against Belgium, expressing a desire to improve despite a solid performance. Veteran striker Olivier Giroud has also hinted at a potential retirement at the end of the season, coinciding with his upcoming 40th birthday. Real Madrid has reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with how the French national team managed Kylian Mbappé's injury situation.