# Zidane Takes France, King Kazu Scores at 59, Goalkeeper Rule Trial

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Podcast: [The Messi Effect: Daily Soccer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-messi-effect-the-2026-world-cup-6458829)
Published: 2026-07-28T11:26:43+00:00
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Duration seconds: 211

## Resource

Today's episode covers Zinedine Zidane taking over as France manager after the World Cup semifinal defeat to Spain, joining Jurgen Klopp in returning to international management. We also cover England's new goalkeeper tactical-timeout trial beginning with the League Cup on August 1st, where a coach has 10 seconds to choose an outfield player to leave for one minute if the goalkeeper needs treatment. Closer: 59-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura, King Kazu, scored his first competitive goal in nearly four years for Fukushima United in a 7-0 Emperor's Cup win. Subscribe for Premier League, MLS & Champions League coverage. AI was used for news gathering and production assistance. #Zidane #France #Deschamps #Klopp #Germany #GoalkeeperRule #LeagueCup #KingKazu #Miura #FukushimaUnited #WorldCup2026 #Football #Soccer #CalorogaSharkMedia

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