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.

April 21, 2016
April 21, 2016

Ronaldo downplays injury

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo plays down the severity of the leg muscle injury he suffered during the La Liga match against Villareal on Wednesday.

April 21, 2016
April 21, 2016

Zidane regrets failure to rest Ronaldo

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has admitted that he regrets not resting Cristiano Ronaldomore frequently.

February 20, 2016
February 20, 2016

Neymar to be Messi's heir, says Ronaldo

Brazil legend Ronaldo believes Neymar has what it takes to match Lionel Messi and become the Argentine's heir at Barcelona.

February 9, 2016
February 9, 2016

The end is in sight for Ronaldo at Real Madrid

Real Madrid’s Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo admits he doesn't know how long he will remain at the Santiago Bernabeu.

January 25, 2016
January 25, 2016

Zidane 'very proud' of Real Madrid display despite Betis draw

Zinedine Zidane says he was not disappointed with his Real Madrid team despite having to come from behind to earn a laboured draw away to Real Betis on Sunday.

January 18, 2016
January 18, 2016

Real Madrid players have more empathy for Zinedine Zidane: Ronaldo

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo says the team are happier playing under new coach Zinedine Zidane than they were under previous boss Rafa Benitez.

January 6, 2016
January 6, 2016

Zidane promises 'beautiful football' at Real Madrid

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has promised the club's fans "beautiful football" after being appointed on a two-and-a-half year deal at the Santiago Bernabeu.

January 5, 2016
January 5, 2016

Zidane replaces Benitez as Real Madrid coach

Zinedine Zidane replaces Rafael Benitez as Real Madrid coach.

October 29, 2015
October 29, 2015

Ronaldo and Bale not for sale: Zidane

Real Madrid great Zidane, who won the Champions League with the club in 2002, has insisted that Ronaldo and Bale will not be leaving the Spanish capital.

October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015

David Beckham: Sir Alex Ferguson to manage former England captain

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will manage a Great Britain and Ireland XI captained by David Beckham in a charity match.

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