Zinedine Zidane

UEFA Champions League: Manchester United held to goalless draw by Valencia

Manchester United were held to a 0-0 draw by Valencia in a dour Champions League Group H clash on Tuesday which piled more pressure on their under-fire manager Jose Mourinho amid reports linking former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane to his job.

Oct 03, 2018, 10:02 AM IST

Spain's Julen Lopetegui to replace Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid coach after 2018 World Cup

Zinedine Zidane quit Real Madrid on May 31 as the coach, saying he had decided to leave at the top and that it was time for a change for himself and the club.

Jun 12, 2018, 21:46 PM IST

Zinedine Zidane steps down as Real Madrid coach

Zidane became the first coach to win a third straight European Cup when Real beat Liverpool 3-1 on Saturday, capping a remarkable period in his first job in senior club management. 

May 31, 2018, 17:44 PM IST

Jurgen Klopp praises ''brilliant fighter'' Zinedine Zidane on eve of Champions League final

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp called opposite number Zinedine Zidane "a fighter" before the Champions League final against Real Madrid and praised the Frenchman for his supreme record in Europe`s elite competition despite his short coaching career.

May 26, 2018, 15:10 PM IST

Liverpool out to end Real Madrid hegemony in Champions League final

A thrilling run inspired by Mohamed Salah has taken Liverpool to Saturday's Champions League final in Kiev against Real Madrid, where now Jurgen Klopp's side must stop the Spanish giants from winning the trophy for the third year running.

May 25, 2018, 15:47 PM IST

Quiet man Zinedine Zidane bringing stability from the shadows at Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo was asked earlier this season to sum up Zinedine Zidane in a word and the one he picked was "winner".

May 24, 2018, 12:30 PM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale score in Real Madrid draw as Zinedine son makes debut

Real Madrid's final Champions League rehearsal was running perfectly until Cristiano Ronaldo was substituted and Villarreal scored twice to snatch a 2-2 draw.

May 20, 2018, 16:47 PM IST

Real and Atletico warm up for European finals with La Liga wins

  Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid warmed up for their European finals by winning in the Spanish league on Saturday.

May 13, 2018, 17:09 PM IST

Zinedine Zidane hopeful Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit for Champions League final

Zinedine Zidane is optimistic Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit for the Champions League final against Liverpool despite Real Madrid's star player going off injured against Barcelona.

May 07, 2018, 18:35 PM IST

Zinedine Zidane not too worried over Ronaldo ankle niggle

Ronaldo`s ankle was trod on by Gerard Pique as he scored Madrid`s first equaliser in the 15th minute and he looked in discomfort but continued for the rest of the half and was replaced by Marco Asensio at the start of the second period.

May 07, 2018, 12:52 PM IST

No guard of honour for Barca as they did not do one for us: Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane says Barcelona do not deserve a guard of honour before the Clasico on Sunday because they refused to give Real Madrid one for winning the Club World Cup.

May 06, 2018, 17:38 PM IST

Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane look to overcome Bayern Munich in Champions League semis

For Zidane, a third European crown as coach is now in sight, which would put him level with Carlo Ancelotti and Bob Paisley in the pantheon of successful managers.

Apr 30, 2018, 14:27 PM IST

Gareth Bale with work to do against Bayern to repair relationship with Zidane

Sources have said while Bale`s first choice is still to stay at Real, where his family are settled and he relishes representing the world`s most glamorous team, his relationship with coach Zinedine Zidane has become strained. 

Apr 25, 2018, 09:45 AM IST

Isco leads Real Madrid to Malaga win as Zinedine Zidane rests Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale

Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale were both rested and Real Madrid hardly broke a sweat as they beat Malaga 2-1 on Sunday to climb to third in La Liga.

Apr 16, 2018, 08:35 AM IST

Champions League: Forget Cardiff, warns Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid face 'complete' Juventus

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has warned that last year's final win over Juventus in Cardiff will count for little in Tuesday's (April 3) Champions League quarter-final first leg against the Italians in Turin.

Apr 03, 2018, 13:00 PM IST

Champions League: Pressure back on as Real Madrid and Zinedine Zidane reunite with Juventus

Real face Zidane's former club in the first leg of the quarterfinal on Tuesday, knowing their season, and perhaps the Frenchman's future as coach, hinges on reaching the last four.

Apr 02, 2018, 09:56 AM IST

My wish is to stay at Real Madrid: Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane indicated on Friday that he wants to stay at Real Madrid next season.

Mar 30, 2018, 19:57 PM IST

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has no faith in me, says Isco

The 25-year-old has become a key player under coach Julen Lopetegui and is expected to start at this summer's World Cup in a front three alongside Diego Costa and David Silva.

Mar 28, 2018, 18:16 PM IST

Rafael Nadal considered 'ideal boss' in Spanish survey

Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nadal is the sports personality most Spaniards would like to have as their boss, according to a report published by a human resource company.

Mar 20, 2018, 19:49 PM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo does it again as Real Madrid dump PSG out of Europe

Ronaldo had scored twice including his 100th goal for Real in the competition as they won 3-1 in the first leg in Spain last month.

Mar 07, 2018, 15:42 PM IST