Stade 2 la Quotidienne, a French television channel, returned to Turin on Friday, revisiting the origins of Zinédine Zidane, the former star player of the French national team, whose career began in the Italian city. Zidane, now coaching France in the Nations League, led his team to a 1-1 draw with Italy at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. The match, Zidane's first as a coach in a home game, was marked by France's initial confidence in securing a win. However, the team struggled against the Italian defense and eventually found itself playing with fewer players due to a red card, which shifted the momentum of the game. The Nations League, a competition involving national teams from around the world, aims to provide more regular fixtures for national squads and increase the quality of matches. It is organized by UEFA, the governing body of European football. France's draw with Italy meant that the team could not advance to the next stage of the competition, as the result did not provide the necessary advantage in their group. Zidane's return to the French national team as a coach has been closely watched by fans and analysts alike. As one of the most iconic players in French football history, his leadership style and tactical decisions have been under scrutiny. The draw against Italy, while not a loss, highlighted the challenges he faces in guiding the team to success. The game also offered a chance for fans to reflect on Zidane's legacy as a player, particularly his time with the French national team, which included a historic World Cup victory in 1998. Now as a coach, he is trying to build on that success and establish a new era for French football. The performance against Italy, while not ideal, is just one match in a larger tournament, and the team will have more opportunities to prove itself in the coming weeks.