Zinedine Zidane
Zidane speaks out on facing Chelsea in Champions League semi-final
Zinedine Zidane has warned his Real Madrid team they cannot afford to be distracted ahead of their meeting with Chelsea in the Champions League semi finals while their La Liga fate hangs in the balance. The Spanish champions advanced to the last four of a competition they have won three times already under the management […]
Zidane fires back at Klopp’s stadium jibe
Zinedine Zidane has fired back at Jurgen Klopp’s criticism of Real Madrid’s Alfredo di Stefano stadium after the German called it “a training ground” compared to “a proper stadium” like Anfield. Madrid enjoyed a 3-1 win Liverpool in their Champions League quarterfinal first leg at the 6,000 capacity venue on Tuesday, with Vinicius Junior netting a double. “We’ve obviously got […]
Zidane confirms Real Madrid are interested in signing Cristiano Ronaldo
Zinedine Zidane has confirmed speculation that Real Madrid are interested in re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo this summer window. Ronaldo joined Juventus from Real in 2018 for around £99m but he’s failed to win the Champions League trophy that the club desire during his three years in Turin. While that burden should not fall only on Ronaldo’s […]
Zidane speaks on resigning after latest Shakhtar defeat
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has said that he will not resign, despite another poor display from his team in a 2-0 defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk. Madrid’s hopes of qualifying for the next stage of the Champions League is now in huge doubt after the game in Kiev, with second-half goals from Dentinho and Manor Solomon giving the home team […]
Zidane takes decision on Raphael Varane leaving Real Madrid for Man Utd
Real Madrid managet Zinedine Zidane, has ruled out any possibility Raphael Varane leaving the club amid reports linking him with a move to Manchester United. United have long been admirers of Varane and are interested in signing a central defender in the next summer transfer window. While speaking on the development before Real Madrid’s La […]
Isco caught on camera mocking Zidane with teammates in Clasico win
Isco has been caught complaining about his limited role at the club under Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane. Isco – who was an unused substitute in Saturday’s 3-1 Clasico victory over Barcelona – was picked up by Movistar TV cameras while talking to Luka Modric and Marcelo as they sat in the stands before the game. “If [Zidane] has to take me off, he takes […]
Zidane gives brutally honest comments On Gareth Bale’s move to Tottenham
Zinedine Zidane has given his thoughts on Gareth Bale’s move to Tottenham on a season-long loan. The French manager hasn’t ever had the best relationship with the forward and it shows with his reaction to the transfer. The Welshman fell out with his Zidane last campaign and was frozen out of the team, starting onlya […]
Zidane unhappy with Eden Hazard after returning to Madrid ‘overweight’
Eden Hazard has returned to pre-season training overweight and Real Madrid are concerned about the Belgium international, according to reports. Hazard secured his move to the Santiago Bernabeu last year but he joined up with his teammates for pre-season a stone overweight. According to Spanish publication ABC, Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is unhappy with […]
Zidane hints at Real Madrid exit after La Liga title triumph
Zinedine Zidane has just won La Liga title and still has a contract with Real Madrid till 2022 but says his future at the club could have a different outlook. With the league title wrapped up, the Spanish side can now focus on the second leg of their Champions League last-16 game against Manchester City. They trail 2-1 ahead of the second […]
Zidane responds to Gareth Bale fooling around on Madrid’s bench
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane says he has ‘no complaints’ about Gareth Bale after he continued to mess around on the bench during their 2-1 victory over Granada on Monday. Just last week, the Welshman pulled his face mask over his eyes and pretended to be sleeping while he sat on the bench during Madrid’s […]