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Feb182019 by JBNo Comments

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Zinedine has been out of work since he decided to leave Real Madrid after guiding the club to their third successive Champions League trophy at the end of last season. But according to The Sun , the 46-year-old is interested in the Chelsea job if it were available as long as the board are willing to match his terms. One of Zidane’s demands is that they keep Eden Hazard as he wants to build his team arou...

Sep102018 by JBNo Comments

Zidane confirms coaching return plans amid Manchester United links

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

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 of an historic third consecutive Champions League win, with La Liga title glory also savoured at the Santiago Bernabeu. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He left Madrid claiming that the club needed “something different” to keep them competitive at the highest level. He has enjoyed a break from the stresses of coaching, but the 46-year-old is now eager to get back into the coaching again. Zidane told TVE: “Certainly I’ll be coaching again ...

Aug242018 by JBNo Comments

Zidane tells friends he wants to replace Mourinho at United

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

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 desire to sign a top-class central defender. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While Mourinho has no plans to step down from his position as manager, United’s board have already drawn up a list of potential replacements which includes Zinedine Zidane. According to The Daily Mail, Zidane has told friends that he expects to receive an offer from United if Mourinho is sacked in the coming months. He’s also ...

Jun12018 by JBNo Comments

Why Zinedine Zidane left Real Madrid

La Liga

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 with his team mates decided to talk about his future, and there were doubts about the future of Gareth Bale," Balague said. "This will have a big influence on Bale, the disappearance of Zidane. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "All in all, he felt that the distance between players and manager, the authority of the manager, had been hurt. That is why he had to leave. "It has caught every...

Jun12018 by JBNo Comments

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino refuses to rule out Real Madrid move

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

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 rumours that there is a verbal agreement for Pochettino to be given permission to talk about a La Liga move. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Zidane resigned from Real Madrid on Thursday, just days after winning his third successive Champions League with a 3-1 win over Liverpool in the final. The Frenchman said Real Madrid needed a "new voice" in the dressing room but denied any suggestion that his decisi...

May232018 by JB1 Comment

Zidane: I wouldn’t swap Cristiano Ronaldo for Mo Salah

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Salah's 44-goal season has also led to speculation that he could join Real Madrid this summer. Mohamed Salah won the Premier League Golden Boot ahead of Harry Kane after a scintillating season for Liverpool. When asked if he would swap Ronaldo for Salah, Zidane said: "No, I have Cristiano and I talk about my players." Ronaldo, who is the Champions League's leading goalscorer this campaign having found the scored 15 times, has now scored 42...

May152018 by JBNo Comments

Zidane backs Marseille to dedeat Atletico Madrid in Europa League final

La Liga, Ligue 1

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 1996. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It's a great performance to have reached the final," Zidane said. "They have had a great run. A final is decided on the small details. They're two big clubs going head to head, two institutions, but OM have the means to win. "I don't have any advice to give even though I know Atletico. I believe in Marseille's chances." The game, at Lyon's Groupama Stadium, will be Marseille's ...

May82018 by JBNo Comments

‘Ronaldo will be at 150% for Champions League final’ – Zidane

La Liga, UEFA

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 against Liverpool in Kiev. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo sustained an ankle injury after scoring early on against Barca and was substituted at half-time. While Zidane does not see an immediate return for the Portuguese, he said he will not lose sleep over the issue. "Everyone will be okay for the final - Cristiano, Isco and Carvajal," Zidane confirmed on Tuesday. "Cristiano is the one who will be out longest, as it just hap...

May72018 by JBNo Comments

Zidane gives injury update on Cristiano Ronaldo

La Liga, UEFA

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, he had to be attended to in the first half after taking a knock as the 33-year-old was first left clutching his lower leg after scoring for Real. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo was quick to get to his feet after finding himself in the back of the net, but could not continue the game after half time. He was given time to try and shake off the knock, but he required treatment before the interval. Though Ro...

Apr142018 by JBNo Comments

Angry Zidane blasts ‘Real Madrid robbery’ claims

La Liga, UEFA

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 don't mind if people give their opinions about the penalty," he told reporters on Saturday. "But I'm angry with the robbery accusations. "People are upset with our achievements. There are people who are anti-Real Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "But nobody is going to change the history of the biggest club in the world. They can say or write what they want. "It's not...