Zinedine Zidane

French association football manager and former player

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Zinedine Yazid Zidane, popularly known as Zizou, is a French former professional football player who played as an attacking midfielder. He is the current manager of La Liga club Real Madrid and is one of the most successful managers in the world. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Zidane was an elite playmaker renowned for his elegance, vision, passing, ball control, and technique. He received many individual accolades as a player, including being named FIFA World Player of the Year in 1998, 2000 and 2003, and winning the 1998 Ballon d'Or.

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Zidane laments Real's awful start, lack of consistency Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane cannot explain why his team played so poorly in their 2-1 loss at home to Alaves, just three days after beating Inter Milan so comprehensively in the Champions League. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 05:12Published 18 hours ago

Zidane and Koke remember Maradona Real Madrid's Zinedine Zidane says Diego Maradona's death marks a sad day "not only for the soccer world, but for the entire world". Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:09Published 4 days ago

Zidane worried for health of players during fixture pile-up Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says the fixture pile-up which sees his side play ten games in 33 days is a worry for the health of his players. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:02Published 1 week ago

No excuses for Madrid's big loss, says Zidane Real Madrid boss says his side must do better despite injuries and health issues affecting the team Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:54Published 3 weeks ago

Zidane compares Real's Champions League clash with Inter to 'a final' VIDEO SHOWS: REAL MADRID PLAYERS TRAINING, COMMENTS BY COACH ZINEDINE ZIDANE SENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT SHOWS: MADRID, SPAIN (NOVEMBER 2, 2020) (REAL MADRID TV POOL - MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO) 1. REAL Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:22Published on November 2, 2020

Zidane hopes to turn Barcelona success to Champions win in Moenchengladbach Real Madrid prepare for their Champions League group stage match against Borussia Moenchengladbach. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 07:13Published on October 27, 2020

Zidane confirms Ramos to return for Clasico showdown Zinedine Zidane welcomes the return of captain Sergio Ramos for El Clasico and reacts defiantly to some reports saying that his job may be at stake. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:34Published on October 23, 2020

Zidane accepts criticism after Real loss ahead of Champions opener Zidane accpets criticism after Cadiz defeat Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 03:08Published on October 20, 2020

Zidane ready to rotate Madrid squad to cope with fixture congestion Real Madrid will need to keep rotating their players over the next few weeks to cope with the fixture congestion according to Zinedine Zidane. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 03:21Published on October 16, 2020

Zidane not worried injury-prone Hazard will turn out like Bale Eden Hazard's persistent injury problems does not mean he will become the new Gareth Bale at Real Madrid, according to Zinedine Zidane. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:59Published on October 3, 2020

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Real Madrid Suffer Shock Defeat To Shakhtar Donetsk Real Madrid Suffer Shock Defeat To Shakhtar Donetsk - originally posted on Sportslens.com Real Madrid’s recent misery continued as they suffered a shock 2-3 home defeat at the hands of Shakhtar.. WorldNews - Published on October 22, 2020
Real Madrid 2-3 Shakhtar Donetsk: Zinedine Zidane's side shocked at home Shakhtar Donetsk were without 13 players but still picked up a famous win in Madrid. BBC News - Published on October 21, 2020

Pogba: My dream is to play for Real Madrid Paul Pogba says it is his "dream" to play for Real Madrid. Over the past 18 months, Pogba's future at Manchester United has been in doubt, with form and injuries preventing him reaching the high levels.. WorldNews - Published on October 9, 2020
Gareth Bale to Tottenham: Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says he never had problem with forward Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has said he "never had a problem" with Gareth Bale, with the Wales forward set to rejoin Tottenham on loan. BBC News - Published on September 19, 2020
Real Madrid's Gareth Bale 'Close' to Tottenham Hotspur and Not Manchester United Gareth Bale's agent says the Real Madrid forward is "close" to a move back to Tottenham Hotspur but admitted it is a complicated deal to thrash out. The Wales international has been frozen out by Real.. WorldNews - Published on September 16, 2020

Bale's agent confirms he wants to return to Spurs Gareth Bale wants to leave Real Madrid and return to Tottenham, according to the player's agent Jonathan Barnett. Over the past 18 months, the Welshman has fallen down the pecking order at Real Madrid,.. WorldNews - Published on September 16, 2020
Zinedine Zidane speaks out on Real Madrid future as Juventus eye Maurizio Sarri replacement Zidane’s future is uncertain (Picture: AFP via Getty) Zinedine Zidane issued a cagey update on his Real Madrid future amid suggestions he could be on Juventus’ shortlist to replace Maurizio Sarri... WorldNews - Published on August 8, 2020
Bale 'didn't want to play' against Man City - Real boss Zidane Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane says Gareth Bale "preferred not to play" in the Champions League last-16 second-leg tie against Manchester City. BBC News - Published on August 6, 2020
Leganés ends Madrid's perfect run MADRID — Real Madrid ended its Spanish league title-winning campaign with a 2-2 draw that relegated Leganés after four straight seasons in the first division. The result also ended Madrid's 10-game.. WorldNews - Published on July 19, 2020

Zidane says Real Madrid will not switch off ahead of City test Zinedine Zidane said Saturday that his players will not be given any holiday after La Liga ends this weekend as Real Madrid turn their attention to their crunch Champions League tie with Manchester.. WorldNews - Published on July 18, 2020
Real Madrid clinches 34th La Liga title with win over Villarreal There was Zinedine Zidane again, being thrown into the air by his Real Madrid players in another title celebration. With the Frenchman back in charge, Madrid is back to collecting major trophies... WorldNews - Published on July 17, 2020
Zizou the mastermind & brilliant Benzema - how Real Madrid won back La Liga From securing the defence to getting the best out of his fringe players, Zinedine Zidane may have found the way to end Barcelona's dominance in Spain. BBC News - Published on July 16, 2020	Zinedine Zidane 'really proud' of Real Madrid after club secures ninth consecutive win Granada [Spain], July 14 (ANI): After Real Madrid registered their ninth consecutive win in La Liga, manager Zinedine Zidane said he is 'really proud' of the team but insisted them not to lose focus.. WorldNews - Published on July 14, 2020
Real claim LaLiga lead with narrow win over Espanyol Casemiro scored the only goal as Real Madrid moved two points clear at the top of LaLiga with a 1-0 win at Espanyol. Real leapfrogged Barcelona back to the summit with eight games remaining but were.. WorldNews - Published on June 29, 2020	Mallorca teen Romero sets new record as La Liga's youngest ever player Mallorca youngster Luka Romero became the youngest player ever to feature in La Liga when he came on against Real Madrid on Wednesday. The 15-year-old replaced Idrissu Baba in the 83rd minute of the.. WorldNews - Published on June 25, 2020
Zidane? Gullit? Ronaldo? Who made your all-time Euros XI? While we have to wait another year for Euro 2020, here is who you picked as your greatest European Championship XI. BBC News - Published on June 22, 2020	Real Sociedad 1-2 Real Madrid: Zinedine Zidane's side top La Liga with win Real Madrid go top of La Liga thanks to a hard-fought victory at Real Sociedad. BBC News - Published on June 21, 2020
Pique: La Liga is Real Madrid’s to lose after Barcelona draw with Sevilla A downcast Gerard Pique has pessimistically said the La Liga title race is now Real Madrid’s to lose after Barcelona were held to a goalless draw against Sevilla on Friday night. Barca’s first.. WorldNews - Published on June 20, 2020	LaLiga: Real Madrid close on Barcelona after 3-1 win over Eibar Real Madrid moved to within two points of LaLiga leaders Barcelona after marking their return to action with a routine 3-1 win over Eibar. Toni Kroos, Sergio Ramos and Marcelo scored in the first half.. WorldNews - Published on June 14, 2020
Wednesday's gossip: Chelsea make Chilwell main target Chelsea make Chilwell main target, Zidane still interested in Pogba, Man Utd eye Almada alternative, plus more. BBC News - Published on June 2, 2020	Poll's nightmare, a brush with Van Gaal and Zidane's genius - commentator Mowbray's big MOTD moments Commentator Guy Mowbray picks out some of his standout moments from his years working for Match of the Day. BBC News - Published on May 2, 2020
Zidane says Clasico will not decide title Zinedine Zidane said the Clasico on Sunday will not decide the title race even if Real Madrid lose to Barcelona and fall five points behind them in La Liga.","content":"Zinedine Zidane said the Clasico.. WorldNews - Published on February 29, 2020	'Zidane would like to see your son!' - Mbappe explains Real Madrid & Chelsea trips Kylian Mbappe has revealed how Zinedine Zidane personally greeted him at the airport after he was invited to train with the Real Madrid youth team during the week of his 14th birthday. The France.. WorldNews - Published on February 26, 2020
Eden Hazard: Real Madrid forward may miss rest of season, says Zinedine Zidane Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard may miss the rest of this season because of ankle injury, says manager Zinedine Zidane. BBC News - Published on February 25, 2020	"I'm not contemplating Bale leaving Madrid" The Real Madrid coach, Zinedine Zidane, had a press conference to Saturday's La Liga clash with Atletico Madrid which will be played on Saturday 1st February at the Santiago Bernabeu. The French coach.. WorldNews - Published on January 31, 2020
Zidane defends Bale amid injury criticism Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has launched a strong defence of Gareth Bale following criticism of his latest injury. Bale limped out of Wednesday’s 3-1 Copa del Rey victory at Unionistas, in which.. WorldNews - Published on January 25, 2020	Real pull ahead as Casemiro double downs Sevilla Two goals from Casemiro pushed Real Madrid to the top of LaLiga after a 2-1 defeat of Sevilla. Zinedine Zidane’s side returned to domestic action after claiming victory over Atletico Madrid on.. WorldNews - Published on January 18, 2020
Real Madrid vs Atletico: Zinedine Zidane’s men lift Spanish Super Cup after winning on penalties Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico Madrid 4-1 in a penalty shoot-out to win the first edition of the revamped Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia following a goalless draw after extra time in a tense.. WorldNews - Published on January 12, 2020	'We're not here for a walk', Zidane says of Super Cup Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said his team is solely focused on lifting the Spanish Super Cup trophy ahead of this week's revamped four-team competition taking place in Saudi.. WorldNews - Published on January 7, 2020
Hazard to miss Spanish Super Cup with ankle injury Eden Hazard's injury-plagued start at Real Madrid will continue this month after Zinedine Zidane said on Friday the Belgian will not play in the Spanish Super Cup next week.","content":"Eden Hazard's.. WorldNews - Published on January 3, 2020	Year Ender 2019: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in Twilight Years, 5 Players Who Can Replace Them As Next Football Superstars After dominating football for more than over a decade both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are reaching the twilight years of their careers and with each passing season the fear of retirement looms.. WorldNews - Published on December 25, 2019
Zidane: Guardiola the best coach in the world Zinedine Zidane lavished praise on Pep Guardiola after Real Madrid were drawn against the ex-Barcelona coach's Manchester City side in the Champions League. Two presumed contenders will square off in a.. WorldNews - Published on December 21, 2019	We have to believe El Clasico will go ahead - Zidane Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says they "have to believe" Wednesday's El Clasico against rivals Barcelona will go ahead. BBC News - Published on December 17, 2019
Madrid will eliminate Liverpool in Champions League last 16, jokes Zidane Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane aimed a light-hearted jibe in Liverpool's direction and conceded Luka Jovic needs more playing time. Zinedine Zidane joked his Real Madrid side would have no issues.. WorldNews - Published on December 12, 2019	Rumour Has It: Zidane 'insists' Real Madrid sign Pogba Paul Pogba remains on the sidelines but his club future is at the centre of the rumour mill. According to a new report, Zinedine Zidane wants the Manchester United midfielder "at all costs". Links.. WorldNews - Published on December 4, 2019
Bale returns to starting XI as Real win to go top of table Gareth Bale makes his first Real Madrid start since 5 October as Zinedine Zidane's side move top of La Liga with victory at Alaves. BBC News - Published on November 30, 2019	Bale a 'big part of the group', says Zidane as Real prepare for PSG Zinedine Zidane says Gareth Bale is 'a big part of the group' as Real Madrid prepare to face Paris St-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday. BBC News - Published on November 25, 2019
Kylian Mbappe: Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane admits love for Paris Saint-Germain striker Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has admitted being "in love" with Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe. Zidane's side, who face PSG at the Bernabeu in the Champions League on Tuesday, have been.. WorldNews - Published on November 25, 2019	Gareth Bale: Zinedine Zidane urges fans not to jeer Wales forward Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says there is "too much noise with Gareth Bale" and wants fans to stop jeering the Wales forward. BBC News - Published on November 25, 2019
Zinedine Zidane urges Real Madrid fans to stop jeering Gareth Bale Head coach Zinedine Zidane hopes Real Madrid fans will not give Gareth Bale a hard time for too long. The Wales forward came off the bench to a chorus of jeers before helping Real Madrid seal a 3-1 win.. WorldNews - Published on November 24, 2019	Zidane not interested in Bale flag controversy Zinedine Zidane says he is not concerned about what happens outside Real Madrid and is glad to have Gareth Bale available again. BBC News - Published on November 22, 2019
Premier League: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp tells UEFA seminar that VAR decisions must improve Lausanne: The day after Liverpool beat Manchester City in a crunch match where VAR decisions were hotly disputed, the Premier League leader's coach Jurgen Klopp and other top football figures have.. WorldNews - Published on November 12, 2019	Eibar 0-4 Real Madrid: Zinedine Zidane's side cruise to comfortable win Real Madrid cruise past Eibar to temporarily move two points clear at the top of La Liga. BBC News - Published on November 9, 2019
Benzema should play for France, says Zidane Zinedine Zidane has said Karim Benzema deserves to be recalled for France after the striker's absence from the national team continued on Thursday when the latest squad was.. WorldNews - Published on November 8, 2019	Leonardo slams Zidane over Mbappe transfer talk Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo hit out at Zinedine Zidane, admitting he was annoyed by the Real Madrid coach talking about Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe, 20, is consistently linked with a move.. WorldNews - Published on November 7, 2019
His game is a real joy to watch – Zidane unsurprised by Rodrygo Zinedine Zidane insisted he was unsurprised by Rodrygo Goes' impressive start at Real Madrid after the teenager's hat-trick against Galatasaray. Rodrygo, 18, scored three times and set up another in.. WorldNews - Published on November 7, 2019	Real Madrid miss out on top spot after being held by rock solid Betis There were no goals in the La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu. The hosts dominated the encounter and saw an early goal disallowed by the VAR as well as Betis.. WorldNews - Published on November 2, 2019
Real Madrid 0-0 Real Betis: Zinedine Zidane's side miss out on top spot in La Liga Real Madrid miss their chance to move top of La Liga as Zinedine Zidane's side are held to a goalless draw against Real Betis at the Bernabeu. BBC News - Published on November 2, 2019	Zidane delighted with Real Madrid’s ruthless display against Leganes Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane felt his side had given the needed response after outclassing bottom club Leganes 5-0 at the Bernabeu. Los Blancos, who had the weekend off after their El Clasico.. WorldNews - Published on October 31, 2019