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Esteban Lepaul’s 21-goal season earns France call-up, with Zinédine Zidane mentoring

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Esteban Lepaul is living a dream by training with French football legend Zinédine Zidane. Lepaul, who wasn't born when Zidane scored in the 1998 World Cup final, expressed his excitement Tuesday. The 26-year-old striker received his first call-up for France's Nations League matches. Lepaul was without a club a few years ago after Lyon released him. He joined Rennes in 2025 and became Ligue 1's top striker last season with 21 goals.

Lepaul believes his journey from lower divisions to the top can inspire others. France plays in Turkey on Sept. 25 and Belgium three days later.

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