Zinedine Zidane

Bellingham paying 'homage' to Zidane with Madrid No 5 shirt

New Real Madrid signing Jude Bellingham said he wanted to pay homage to club great Zinedine Zidane by wearing his number five shirt, at his presentation on Thursday in the Spanish capital.

Head of France Football Federation Le Graet suspended from duties

President of the French Football Federation Noel Le Graet stepped down from the role following an executive committee meeting of the FFF at the headquarters in Paris.

French football president apologises for 'awkward remarks' on Zidane

France Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet apologised to Zinedine Zidane on Monday after his comments on the former Real Madrid coach drew the ire of players, politicians and even the Spanish club.

Mbappe slams FFF boss for 'disrespecting' Zidane

Kylian Mbappe on Sunday blasted as "disrespectful" comments made by the head of the French football federation (FFF) concerning former international Zinedine Zidane with the PSG superstar describing his fellow World Cup winner as a "legend".

'Forget the controversies and focus on football'

French World Cup-winning hero Zinedine Zidane said Monday it was "time to forget the controversies and focus on the football" at the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, despite calls to boycott the tournament over the Gulf state's rights record and treatment of migrant workers.

Zidane to be named PSG coach next season: report

Zinedine Zidane will replace Mauricio Pochettino as Paris St Germain coach next season, French radio station Europe 1 reported on Friday without citing any source.

‘Zidane was clever to leave when Ronaldo did’

Real Madrid were ousted from the Champions League by a young Ajax side last night at the Santiago Bernabeu after they had won the trophy for three straight seasons. Zinedine Zidane had been the protagonist of those wins but he left at the beginning of last season and Real have been suffering since then.

Zidane’s superstition works in Real’s favour

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane wanted everything to be repeated from his team’s trip to the Allianz Arena last year, Marca reports.

‘I’m not going to sleep tonight’, Pique pokes at Zidane

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique pokes fun at Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane's comments regarding not giving Barcelona a guard of honour.

August 29, 2016
August 29, 2016

James will stay: Zidane

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane closes the exit door on Colombian playmaker James Rodriguez despite leaving him on the bench once more for Real's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

July 30, 2016
July 30, 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo out for Super Cup, possibly La Liga opener: Zinedine Zidane

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane confirms that Cristiano Ronaldo won't play in the UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla on Aug. 9, and could miss the league opener against Real Sociedad 12 days later.

June 22, 2016
June 22, 2016

Morata rejoins Real Madrid

Real Madrid have activated a buy-back clause to take Spain striker Alvaro Morata back to the Bernabeu from Juventus, the European champions announced on Tuesday.

June 11, 2016
June 11, 2016

Zidane backs France

France will not crumble under the weight of expectations as the host nation of the Euro 2016 tournament and will instead take advantage of the atmosphere generated by the home support.

May 30, 2016
May 30, 2016

What they said

I was given the chance to come to this amazing club, and then to coach it. I have a phenomenal team and great players who are also talented, and it was together we achieved what we did tonight, says Zinedine Zidane.

May 27, 2016
May 27, 2016

Gareth Bale finally at home with Real Madrid stardom

On the eve of his second Champions League final since joining Real Madrid, Welsh star Gareth Bale admitted he is more at home with the fame and demands at the world's richest club.

May 16, 2016
May 16, 2016

They deserved to win: Zidane

Zinedine Zidane admits Barcelona deserved to win La Liga despite Real Madrid's late charge to the title.

May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016

Barcelona & Madrid title showdown already heating up

So it all comes down to this. With just one round remaining in La Liga, a single point separates Barcelona and Real Madrid at the top of the table. Everything will be decided on a spectacular Saturday evening - and the build-up in Spain is already intense.

May 7, 2016
May 7, 2016

Why Spanish clubs are ruling Europe

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid's passage to the Champions League final and Sevilla qualifying for the Europa League equivalent for a third straight year has underlined Spain's dominance of European soccer.

April 27, 2016
April 27, 2016

Tough task for Real Madrid after draw with Man City

With star forward Cristiano Ronaldo consigned to the bench with injury, Real Madrid were held to a goalless draw by Manchester City, who kept their hopes alive for a maiden Champions League final.

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