Zizou hailed as France beat Belgium 1-0, foreign press salute Olise | OneFootball

The foreign press lauded France’s 1-0 victory in Belgium, dwelling on Zinédine Zidane’s immediate stamp and Michael Olise’s match-winning intervention.

Monday’s result made it six successive wins over the Red Devils since 2018. Het Laatste Nieuws led with a blunt “Merde” and asked how many more times France would prevail.

La Dernière Heure argued that despite the defeat, Van Bommel passed his second test and his set-up worked, even as Belgium faced a second string. It added that France B would be the A team in 99% of FIFA nations.

Sudinfo described how French starters were loudly booed, then silence turned to applause for Zidane, a nod to memories of 1998 and Euro 2000. It reflected that everything Zizou touches turns to gold.

Bild focused on Olise’s winner and the inimitable touch of a Bayern Munich superstar, and said France’s second-half control made the result feel deserved for Zidane and Olise. Gazzetta dello Sport suggested France are growing without Mbappé, pointing to clear Zidane principles, from high regains to quick releases and midfield runs unlocking attacking talent.

Marca highlighted Zidane’s exuberant celebration as Olise surged away. Looking to Friday’s meeting with Italy and a rematch with Belgium early next week, Gazzetta warned Mancini’s side must brace for suffering, while Het Laatste Nieuws floated the idea of revenge in Paris on Monday.

Source: L'Équipe

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