Zidane, Klopp start fresh and Ronaldo goes on as Europe returns from World Cup
Champions League-winning coaches Zinedine Zidane and Jürgen Klopp debut in their new careers this week when national team soccer returns in Europe after the World Cup. The Zidane era starts for France at Turkey and Germany's under Klopp in the Netherlands. They highlight the 54-team Nations League program that fills the first four-game, two-weekend break on the FIFA international calendar. The coaches shape to be the fresh new attraction as much as their players.
Thomas Tuchel is a third Champions League winner in action. His England hosts World Cup winner Spain in what was almost the final in July.
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