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Apr152021 by JBNo Comments

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 of the Frenchman. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Leading 3-1 from last week’s first leg clash, Real Madrid survived an early onslaught at Anfield but qualified comfortably after a goalless draw with the Reds. Chelsea now lie in wait, but with three vital La Liga games to play before the first leg on home soil, Zidane knows his team cannot afford to be sidetracked. ‘We’ve got a number of LaLiga games to play before we face Chelsea, but...

Apr72021 by JBNo Comments

Zidane fires back at Klopp’s stadium jibe

La Liga, Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "We've obviously got used to empty stadiums but this is completely different," Klopp had said pre-match. "This is a training ground... It's very different to anything else we've experienced." Zidane was firm on the ground when asked about it after the game. He said: "This is our stadium. "We play here, and we're proud to play here at the Estadio Alfredo di Stefano." The...

Mar152021 by JBNo Comments

Zidane confirms Real Madrid are interested in signing Cristiano Ronaldo

La Liga, Seria A

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While that burden should not fall only on Ronaldo’s shoulders, his signing was seen as the final piece of the jigsaw for Juve – who had finished runners-up in two of the last three years. However, Juventus were eliminated by Porto earlier this week, raising question marks over the future of Ronaldo. Ronaldo has just one year to run on his deal and they risk losing him on a free transfer next summer if the Italian side fail to extend his ...

Dec22020 by JBNo Comments

Zidane speaks on resigning after latest Shakhtar defeat

La Liga

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 the win. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The result means Shakhtar completed a shocking double over Madrid, with the Ukrainians also defeating Zidane's team 3-2 in October. Zidane is already feeling the pressure after an indifferent start to the campaign, as Madrid have now lost three of their last five games. But, the Frenchman has said that he will not be stepping down. “I am not going to resign – not at all," he ...

Nov222020 by JBNo Comments

Zidane takes decision on Raphael Varane leaving Real Madrid for Man Utd

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While speaking on the development before Real Madrid’s La Liga game against Villarreal on Saturday, Zidane ruled out the possible sale of Varane for any price. “It is not just me [who wants to keep him],” Zidane said as rwported by Metro UK. “He’s part of this club. We were very lucky to be able to bring him to [Real] Madrid. “He has a great career, he has achieved a lot since he has been here. Of course, he’s untransferable for the club, for...

Oct262020 by JBNo Comments

Isco caught on camera mocking Zidane with teammates in Clasico win

Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "If [Zidane] has to take me off, he takes me off in the 50th or 60th minute, sometimes at half-time," Isco said, which led to laughter from his teammates. "If he has to bring me on, he brings me on in the 80th minute." The Spanish midfielder has just started two games in La Liga this campaign. Against Real Valladolid, Isco played 57 minutes before he was substituted, and he was taken off after 45 minutes aga...

Sep192020 by JBNo Comments

Zidane gives brutally honest comments On Gareth Bale’s move to Tottenham

La Liga, Premier League

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 game since March, and their relationship became very frosty. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); That breakdown saw Bale seek a move away from the club, with Real Madrid agreeing a loan deal with Tottenham that will see the La Liga giants pay a large proportion of his wages. Zidane was influential in Real signing Bale back in 2013 and, despite their recent friction, was quick to highlight the massive role the 31-year-old has played at the club b...

Sep102020 by JBNo Comments

Zidane unhappy with Eden Hazard after returning to Madrid ‘overweight’

La Liga

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Spanish publication ABC, Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is unhappy with the 29-year-old for returning to training overweight ahead of the new season. The winger joined up with the Belgium national side last week for their Nations League matches, but he didn't play a single game. The former Chelsea star will now be an extra "two or three weeks" behind the rest of the team. The club's hierarchy are worried Hazard isn't taking his p...

Jul182020 by JBNo Comments

Zidane hints at Real Madrid exit after La Liga title triumph

Premier League

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 leg at the Etihad. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite just winning the league on Thursday, Zinedine Zidane was asked if he will remain be at the club next campaign. He replied: "Nobody knows what's going to happen in the future. I never talk about next season or the following year. I've got a contract and I'm happy. You never know what will happen in the future. "Things can change overnight in the world of footba...

Jul142020 by JBNo Comments

Zidane responds to Gareth Bale fooling around on Madrid’s bench

La Liga

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 win over Alaves. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The former Tottenham forward, who is on a £600,000-a-week contract at the Bernabeu, has now been left on the bench for the third match in a row and hasn’t featured for Madrid in their last five games. And during Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Granada, Gareth Bale was seen joking around again on the bench as he made a binoculars gesture with a roll of medical tape. When asked about the player aft...