Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane to accept Chelsea job offer if they match his three demands
Zinedine Zidane would accept an offer from Chelsea to become their new head coach if they agree to match his three key demands, according to reports. Maurizio Sarri is under pressure at Stamford Bridge after a poor run of results and faces the sack if Chelsea miss out on Champions League qualification for next campaign. […]
Zidane confirms coaching return plans amid Manchester United links
Zinedine Zidane has fuelled speculation that he could be in line to replace Jose Mourinho at Manchester United by revealing that he plans to return to management “soon”. The Frenchman has been out of coaching since leaving Real Madrid at the end of the 2017-18 season. Zidane walked away from that post on the back […]
Zidane tells friends he wants to replace Mourinho at United
Zinedine Zidane has informed close associates that he has plans to be manager at Manchester United. Jose Mourinho is under intense pressure after a summer of public rowing with France midfielder Paul Pogba and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. United only brought in Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant in the summer transfer window, despite Mourinho’s […]
Why Zinedine Zidane left Real Madrid
The unresolved futures of Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo may have contributed to the Zidane’s decision to leave Real Madrid, according to Guillem Balague. Zidane announced his shocking departure in a press conference on Thursday, just few days after becoming the first manager to win three consecutive Champions League titles. “Cristiano Ronaldo instead of celebrating […]
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino refuses to rule out Real Madrid move
Real Madrid want Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager after Zinedine Zidane’s decision to leave, according to Sky Sports. Though, Real have not spoken to Pochettino and sources close to Tottenham have revealed that no buyout clause exists in Pochettino’s new five-year contract, which he signed just last week . Those sources also deny […]
Zidane: I wouldn’t swap Cristiano Ronaldo for Mo Salah
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says he would not swap Cristiano Ronaldo for Liverpool’s forward Mohamed Salah. The two players will go head to head in Saturday’s Champions League final, with Salah’s outstanding performances this campaign drawing comparisons to Ronaldo and Messi. Salah’s 44-goal season has also led to speculation that he could join Real […]
Zidane backs Marseille to dedeat Atletico Madrid in Europa League final
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has backed Marseille to win the Europa League final against his team’s local rivals Atletico Madrid. Zidane is from the La Castellane neighbourhood in north Marseille, although never played for the club, but he told reporters at a charity event that they can win France’s first European club trophy since […]
‘Ronaldo will be at 150% for Champions League final’ – Zidane
Zinedine Zidane has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will “be at 150%” for the Champions League final with Liverpool. The Portuguese went off injured during their draw against Barcelona, but he will be fit to face Liverpool, Zidane has said. Zidane also said that he expects Dani Carvajal and Isco to be fit for the final […]
Zidane gives injury update on Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo departed Real Madrid’s Clasico match with Barcelona at half-time after picking up an ankle injury, but Zinedine Zidane expects him to be available for the Champions League final with Liverpool. After Luis Suarez had put the Barca in front at Camp Nou just 10 minutes in, Ronaldo equalised just four minutes later. However, […]
Angry Zidane blasts ‘Real Madrid robbery’ claims
Zinedine Zidane has furiously attacked claims of a Real Madrid robbery in their controversial Champions League quarter-final victory over Juventus on Wednesday. Real were given a stoppage-time penalty that caused argument between football fans over whether it was deserved, which Cristiano Ronaldo scored after Gianluigi Buffon’s red card for his protest against the decision. “I […]