Feed MRSS-S zinedine_zidane_a, en.as.com en https://en.as.com Fri, 29 May 2026 07:57:11 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/luis-enrique-is-closing-in-on-an-elite-champions-league-milestone-only-a-few-managers-have-done-it-f202605-n/ Fri, 29 May 2026 07:57:11 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/luis-enrique-is-closing-in-on-an-elite-champions-league-milestone-only-a-few-managers-have-done-it-f202605-n/ Roddy Cons PSG boss targets rare European achievement as he prepares for another high-stakes Champions League final against Arsenal. PSG boss targets rare European achievement as he prepares for another high-stakes Champions League final against Arsenal. Luis Enrique PSG Arsenal FC Champions League UEFA Champions League Pep Guardiola Zinedine Zidane Carlo Ancelotti RONALD WITTEK (EFE) Luis Enrique is closing in on an elite Champions League milestone - Only a few managers have done it PSG boss targets rare European achievement as he prepares for another high-stakes Champions League final against Arsenal. PSG boss targets rare European achievement as he prepares for another high-stakes Champions League final against Arsenal. <p><b>Luis Enrique</b> will go down in history as <b>the man who finally </b><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/luis-enriques-post-mbappe-prediction-comes-true-with-psg-reaching-back-to-back-ucl-finals-well-be-better-f202605-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/luis-enriques-post-mbappe-prediction-comes-true-with-psg-reaching-back-to-back-ucl-finals-well-be-better-f202605-n/"><b>led Paris Saint-Germain to their first Champions League title</b></a> after so many failed attempts. The Spaniard now has t<b>he chance to join an exclusive group of managers</b> as the French club prepare to take on Arsenal in a second successive Champions League final.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/luis-enrique-is-closing-in-on-an-elite-champions-league-milestone-only-a-few-managers-have-done-it-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/videos/hazard-reveals-shocking-zidane-training-secret-to-john-terry-f202605-v/ Wed, 27 May 2026 15:55:51 GMT https://en.as.com/videos/hazard-reveals-shocking-zidane-training-secret-to-john-terry-f202605-v/ AStv Eden Hazard shares a surprising behind-the-scenes story with John Terry during the World Golf Cup in the Canary Islands, alongside David Villa and Jozy Altidore. In a relaxed conversation on the golf course, Hazard recalls how Zinedine Zidane’s training sessions were famously minimal on tactics and focused mostly on playing. Eden Hazard shares a surprising behind-the-scenes story with John Terry during the World Golf Cup in the Canary Islands, alongside David Villa and Jozy Altidore. In a relaxed conversation on the golf course, Hazard recalls how Zinedine Zidane’s training sessions were famously minimal on tactics and focused mostly on playing. Hazard Real Madrid Zinedine Zidane HAZARD REVEALS SHOCKING ZIDANE TRAINING SECRET to John Terry HAZARD REVEALS SHOCKING ZIDANE TRAINING SECRET to John Terry HAZARD REVEALS SHOCKING ZIDANE TRAINING SECRET to John Terry <p><i>Get closer to the game! Whether you like your soccer of the European variety or that on this side of the pond, our AS USA app has it all. Dive into live coverage, expert insights, breaking news, exclusive videos, and more. Plus, stay updated on NFL, NBA and all other big sports stories as well as the latest in current affairs and entertainment. </i><a href="https://en.as.com/app-as/" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/app-as/"><i>Download now for all-access coverage</i></a><i>, right at your fingertips – anytime, anywhere.</i></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/videos/hazard-reveals-shocking-zidane-training-secret-to-john-terry-f202605-v/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/world-cup-2026-brings-together-messi-zidane-bellingham-yamal-and-bad-bunny-f202605-n/ Wed, 06 May 2026 11:02:04 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/world-cup-2026-brings-together-messi-zidane-bellingham-yamal-and-bad-bunny-f202605-n/ AS USA German company Adidas is launching this week its latest campaign for the 2026 World Cup, which brings together stars of soccer and entertainment. German company Adidas is launching this week its latest campaign for the 2026 World Cup, which brings together stars of soccer and entertainment. Mundial fútbol Mundial 2026 Lionel Messi Zinedine Zidane Jude Bellingham Bad Bunny Timothée Chalamet Adidas Florian Wirtz Real Madrid FC Barcelona Lamine Yamal World Cup 2026 brings together Messi, Zidane, Bellingham... and Bad Bunny The German company is launching this week its latest campaign for the 2026 World Cup, which brings together stars of soccer and entertainment. The German company is launching this week its latest campaign for the 2026 World Cup, which brings together stars of soccer and entertainment. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/GJOGY7FOT5BEZAUA4QJRXKOWIU.jpg?auth=55a041b5842e4daea4b31f694a54e64c7ddbe6555579ac60cb7054b204f6e761" width="3543" height="2657" alt="The German company is launching this week its latest campaign for the 2026 World Cup, which brings together stars of soccer and entertainment."></img><p>As the <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world_cup/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/world_cup/">2026 FIFA World Cup</a> draws nearer, <b>Adidas has offered a first look at its latest campaign, </b>set to launch later this week. The German brand, the tournament’s official supplier among other major competitions, is continuing its push to promote the event that will capture the full attention of the soccer world from <a href="https://en.as.com/resultados/futbol/mundial/jornada/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/resultados/futbol/mundial/jornada/">June 11 to July 19</a>.</p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/2QFM32HDDNG43H6NGVC4OY4SSM.jpg?auth=e9551f34a7eee1b8b616c4efadf81a70f7915720509dcda6047913e9f05daea0" width="2342" height="3122" alt="."></img><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/world-cup-2026-brings-together-messi-zidane-bellingham-yamal-and-bad-bunny-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/MVSPJ6MWMJBKJHPMOAH3CV2PPY.jpg?auth=6d842a058331c46d7e4df9edced5ae2c1109fa62db4a99f8a15e31bb345cc3f7" width="2342" height="3122" alt="."></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/neither-cristiano-nor-zidane-kvaratskhelias-real-madrid-idol-i-had-a-shirt-where-i-wrote-his-name-with-a-marker-and-played-in-it-f202605-n/ Wed, 06 May 2026 07:40:59 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/neither-cristiano-nor-zidane-kvaratskhelias-real-madrid-idol-i-had-a-shirt-where-i-wrote-his-name-with-a-marker-and-played-in-it-f202605-n/ Andrés Onrubia,Calum Roche Georgian winger reveals the surprising figure who shaped his game as he targets Champions League glory with PSG. Georgian winger reveals the surprising figure who shaped his game as he targets Champions League glory with PSG. Real Madrid Kvaratskhelia PSG FC Bayern Múnich Champions League UEFA Guti Cristiano Ronaldo Zinedine Zidane YOAN VALAT (EFE) Neither Cristiano nor Zidane, Kvaratskhelia’s Real Madrid idol: “I had a shirt where I wrote his name with a marker and played in it” Georgian winger reveals the surprising figure who shaped his game as he targets Champions League glory with PSG. Georgian winger reveals the surprising figure who shaped his game as he targets Champions League glory with PSG. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/SDPQ3XVCV5KXFF5RJHPFC5ZBBA.jpg?auth=81d246bb06badcbecce78636bb84b5d7933cacd4db517fefcb5c74bc97ddea61" width="1800" height="1189" alt="Georgian winger reveals the surprising figure who shaped his game as he targets Champions League glory with PSG."></img><p>Few forwards have been as decisive as <a href="https://en.as.com/resultados/ficha/deportista/khvicha_kvaratskhelia/50869/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/resultados/ficha/deportista/khvicha_kvaratskhelia/50869/">Khvicha Kvaratskhelia</a> in the past two editions of the Champions League. The winger is enjoying a rich vein of form and, this Wednesday in Munich, will attempt <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/psgs-luis-enrique-for-these-matches-i-remember-a-phrase-from-rafa-nadal-f202605-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/psgs-luis-enrique-for-these-matches-i-remember-a-phrase-from-rafa-nadal-f202605-n/">to guide Paris Saint-Germain</a> to a second consecutive <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/when-is-the-202526-champions-league-final-date-and-where-will-it-be-played-f202605-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/when-is-the-202526-champions-league-final-date-and-where-will-it-be-played-f202605-n/">Champions League final</a>. Compared to Maradona for his technique and aura during his time in Naples, the Georgian star’s idol has a past tied to Real Madrid.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/neither-cristiano-nor-zidane-kvaratskhelias-real-madrid-idol-i-had-a-shirt-where-i-wrote-his-name-with-a-marker-and-played-in-it-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/IQGOFHX2KBASFAHGHZFKXXCNDA.jpg?auth=a46477dc3ac886c269e308140b1fe70d66ffac0cf89e47545b64fd08ce5e3dd0" width="1200" height="675" alt="Guti with Real Madrid"></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/the-zidane-phone-call-that-could-have-changed-everything-at-real-madrid-f202605-n/ Sun, 03 May 2026 09:00:37 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/the-zidane-phone-call-that-could-have-changed-everything-at-real-madrid-f202605-n/ José Félix Díaz Zinedine Zidane had the opportunity to take charge of Real Madrid for a third time, but refused to renege on a promise. Zinedine Zidane had the opportunity to take charge of Real Madrid for a third time, but refused to renege on a promise. Zinedine Zidane Real Madrid Álvaro Arbeloa Xabi Alonso LaLiga EA Sports Fútbol Arbeloa rueda de prensa previa Espanyol Arbeloa rueda de prensa previa Espanyol Arbeloa rueda de prensa previa Espanyol <p>A single phone call could have completely altered Real Madrid’s recent past - and its immediate future - but a promise already made proved decisive in ensuring that never happened. We’re talking about the <b>contact made by club executives with Zinedine Zidane</b> last December.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/the-zidane-phone-call-that-could-have-changed-everything-at-real-madrid-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/zidane-says-yes-to-france-and-turns-away-his-many-suitors-f202604-n/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:31:48 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/zidane-says-yes-to-france-and-turns-away-his-many-suitors-f202604-n/ José Félix Díaz The legend will be the next French national team coach. The agreement with the federation is complete. The legend will be the next French national team coach. The agreement with the federation is complete. Zinedine Zidane Selección francesa fútbol Columna de José Félix. El futuro de Zidane Columna de José Félix. El futuro de Zidane Columna de José Félix. El futuro de Zidane <p><b>Zinedine Zidane has started the countdown to his return to the dugout.</b> The Frenchman has already made up his mind and will become his country’s next head coach, taking over from Didier Deschamps, who announced months ago that he would step down from the national team. AS has been reporting on the steps taken by the former Real Madrid manager and on the fact that his return to coaching – this time in charge of a national side – had already been decided. Now, the agreement is complete, and four years later he is set to return to the game.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/zidane-says-yes-to-france-and-turns-away-his-many-suitors-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/from-pele-to-henry-via-that-ronaldo-seizure-every-brazil-vs-france-matchup-at-the-world-cup-f202603-n/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:38:44 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/from-pele-to-henry-via-that-ronaldo-seizure-every-brazil-vs-france-matchup-at-the-world-cup-f202603-n/ William Allen Ahead of a high-profile World Cup warm-up between Brazil and France, we take a look back at the nations’ meetings at the finals. Ahead of a high-profile World Cup warm-up between Brazil and France, we take a look back at the nations’ meetings at the finals. Fútbol Selección francesa fútbol Selección brasileña fútbol Zinedine Zidane Didier Deschamps Mundial fútbol FIFA ESPN BBC Árbitros Deportes Ronaldo Pelé Récords The Guardian picture alliance (picture alliance via Getty Image) From Pelé to Henry, via THAT Ronaldo seizure: Every Brazil vs France matchup at the World Cup Ahead of a high-profile World Cup warm-up between Brazil and France, we take a look back at the nations’ meetings at the finals. Ahead of a high-profile World Cup warm-up between Brazil and France, we take a look back at the nations’ meetings at the finals. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/EN77NWBI7FHOTB6PBH2L3UTNYQ.jpg?auth=219ed3c6b476c7c6b2e4b471de2ded74e0c81d2ae13df9c4a4e6905fdf665939" width="2048" height="1415" alt="Ahead of a high-profile World Cup warm-up between Brazil and France, we take a look back at the nations’ meetings at the finals."></img><p>Seventy-seven days out from a tournament in which it is hosting seven games, Foxborough’s Gillette Stadium gets a dry run on Thursday, staging a heavyweight bout that could be a World Cup final. Indeed, <b>it has been a World Cup final</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/from-pele-to-henry-via-that-ronaldo-seizure-every-brazil-vs-france-matchup-at-the-world-cup-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/I4DI3IONPBCN5I3W3ETBLBVVOQ.jpg?auth=6d8e9c00a7fa0ec8c95af8111d7d2ad75d34f2abc376bbaadda2e906ac725016" width="3199" height="4603" alt="PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 12: Brazil striker Ronaldo leaves the field dejectedly with his Nike boots hung around his neck after the 1998 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Brazil at Stade de France on July 12th, 1998 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stu Forster/Allsport/Getty Images/Hulton Archive)"></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/zidane-has-made-his-decision-f202603-n/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:24:09 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/zidane-has-made-his-decision-f202603-n/ Andrés Onrubia,Calum Roche A quiet agreement points to Zidane’s long-awaited appointment, but public comments risk turning speculation into a World Cup distraction. A quiet agreement points to Zidane’s long-awaited appointment, but public comments risk turning speculation into a World Cup distraction. Zinedine Zidane Selección francesa fútbol THIBAUD MORITZ (AFP) Zidane has made his decision A quiet agreement points to Zidane’s long-awaited appointment, but public comments risk turning speculation into a World Cup distraction. A quiet agreement points to Zidane’s long-awaited appointment, but public comments risk turning speculation into a World Cup distraction. <p><b>Zinedine Zidane has already accepted that he will become the next head coach of France once the World Cup concludes,</b> four years after being left frustrated by Didier Deschamps’ surprise renewal following the last tournament in Qatar. According to <i>Le Parisien</i>, there is a verbal agreement in place between the French legend and the French Football Federation, which now only needs to be formalized in writing. <b>The long-anticipated transition appears settled behind the scenes, even if it has yet to be officially confirmed.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/zidane-has-made-his-decision-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/FWWNFGTGRRBCLC7X2YC77JGDOE.jpg?auth=5a9f4fffd19c55433b151650d63cbe07cb6223be8beec72552f6ebb130f11f41" width="2160" height="1440" alt="2001 saw Zizou arrive in Madrid"></img><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/MTFIVYKPPFANRIGTN3E2VCBRKA.jpg?auth=1f1d8af3d1e55007ae514c08f79c7949cf777096abfa3167faeae3a22868ac3f" width="2686" height="1752" alt="UEFA Champions League Final 2002: Zinedine Zidane scoring the winning goal to make it 2:1."></img><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/RBPOJABPFRBQJO76ZYFV6S7VSY.jpg?auth=4dc863963bbea1b9f1db2fd91320a991d5cbebbb18e95ecd74af4b50f3934aa0" width="1601" height="1114" alt="2016, Florentino names Zinedine Zidane new coach"></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrids-returning-defensive-rock-can-be-a-man-city-antidote-f202603-n/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:02:11 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrids-returning-defensive-rock-can-be-a-man-city-antidote-f202603-n/ Carlos Forjanes,William Allen With Álvaro Carreras injured and Fran García out of favor, a little-seen left-back is set to start for Real Madrid in the Champions League. With Álvaro Carreras injured and Fran García out of favor, a little-seen left-back is set to start for Real Madrid in the Champions League. Mendy Real Madrid Champions League Manchester City UEFA Lesiones deportivas Álvaro Arbeloa Pep Guardiola Carlo Ancelotti Zinedine Zidane Fútbol JESUS ALVAREZ ORIHUELA (DIARIO AS) Real Madrid’s returning defensive rock can be a Man City antidote With Álvaro Carreras injured and Fran García out of favor, a little-seen left-back is set to start for Real Madrid in the Champions League. With Álvaro Carreras injured and Fran García out of favor, a little-seen left-back is set to start for Real Madrid in the Champions League. <p>And 27 league matchdays later, <b>Ferland Mendy was finally able to start a game for </b><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-latest-news-roundup-mar-9-champions-league-man-city-mbappe-injury-f202603-n/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-latest-news-roundup-mar-9-champions-league-man-city-mbappe-injury-f202603-n/"><b>Real Madrid</b></a><b> this season</b>. A double celebration, because he also managed to finish the match without his body betraying him. And not just anywhere - away at Balaídos, a stadium that didn’t truly loosen its grip <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/celta-vigo-vs-real-madrid-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-laliga-202526-f202603-n/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/celta-vigo-vs-real-madrid-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-laliga-202526-f202603-n/">until the 95th minute</a>. Álvaro Arbeloa first breathed a sigh of relief (“After so many months without competing, we’ve taken a risk with him”), then used the Frenchman’s positive example to spark his squad: “We need players like that, guys who push.” Mendy as motivation.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrids-returning-defensive-rock-can-be-a-man-city-antidote-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/P6VREDRLPNEH3BFXRXNLTITW6Y.jpg?auth=66af90a4b18bff900c7f267e8a9218fea6aecd249c9c7620ddcec12111c791b4" width="1800" height="1200" alt="Mendy (right) challenges Bernardo Silva in the 2023-24 Champions League quarterfinals."></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/bale-i-wasnt-surprised-that-xabi-was-fired-at-real-madrid-f202603-n/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:03:10 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/bale-i-wasnt-surprised-that-xabi-was-fired-at-real-madrid-f202603-n/ Simón Escudero,Andy Hall Gareth Bale appeared on the podcast ‘Stick to Football Magazine’ where he talked about his time at Real Madrid and his possible move to United. Gareth Bale appeared on the podcast ‘Stick to Football Magazine’ where he talked about his time at Real Madrid and his possible move to United. Real Madrid Bale Zinedine Zidane Cristiano Ronaldo Karim Benzema Sergio Ramos LaLiga EA Sports Champions League Carlo Ancelotti Manchester United Paul Scholes Gary Neville OLI SCARFF (AFP) Bale: “I wasn’t surprised that Xabi was fired at Real Madrid” Gareth Bale appeared on the podcast ‘Stick to Football Magazine’ where he talked about his time at Real Madrid and his possible move to United. Gareth Bale appeared on the podcast ‘Stick to Football Magazine’ where he talked about his time at Real Madrid and his possible move to United. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/L33BQGB2MLFXWW4DBRUXF6N6EQ.jpg?auth=79e1e5837394a4cdc7c1411b7611a828bc6fcda446350ff179249b8331417d20" width="7478" height="4986" alt="Gareth Bale appeared on the podcast ‘Stick to Football Magazine’ where he talked about his time at Real Madrid and his possible move to United."></img><p><b>Gareth Bale</b> didn’t hold back when he sat down for the <i><b>Stick to Football Magazine</b></i> podcast, where legends like <b>Ian Wright</b>, <b>Gary Neville</b>, and <b>Paul Scholes</b> peppered him with questions about his time at <b>Real Madrid</b>. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/bale-i-wasnt-surprised-that-xabi-was-fired-at-real-madrid-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/FXKQDW5MWVBURM4ZPARRDJADIM.jpg?auth=10c088d734539190abd4c7be88f8d306f4bee0c08addc5c1ab5e080d1e2ffb02" width="3506" height="2579" alt="."></img><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/RVTRJZ2M4NHCVDDDXRXU2BIS2Q.jpg?auth=8c46361921b3deefc605d85ebd5cf79050fd1d7a7d03c993b171175ec5463bbc" width="2826" height="2082" alt="."></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/man-utds-casemiro-on-his-eternal-idol-and-one-last-world-cup-with-brazil-f202602-n/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:38:28 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/man-utds-casemiro-on-his-eternal-idol-and-one-last-world-cup-with-brazil-f202602-n/ Simón Escudero,Calum Roche The Brazilian midfielder looks back on his Real Madrid years, praises his former coach and sets his sights on one more World Cup with Brazil. The Brazilian midfielder looks back on his Real Madrid years, praises his former coach and sets his sights on one more World Cup with Brazil. Zinedine Zidane Casemiro Real Madrid Mundial 2026 Mundial fútbol Selección brasileña fútbol MARKO DJURICA (REUTERS) Man Utd’s Casemiro on his eternal idol and one last World Cup with Brazil The Brazilian midfielder looks back on his Real Madrid years, praises his former coach and sets his sights on one more World Cup with Brazil. The Brazilian midfielder looks back on his Real Madrid years, praises his former coach and sets his sights on one more World Cup with Brazil. <p><b>Casemiro left Real Madrid, but Real Madrid never left his heart. </b>He still speaks warmly of his time at the Santiago Bernabéu and of the special bond he built with one of his coaches, Zinedine Zidane. Speaking on the program Premier Corner by Guinness 0.0 on <a href="https://www.dazn.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://www.dazn.com"><i>DAZN</i></a>, the Brazilian did not hide his admiration for the Frenchman.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/man-utds-casemiro-on-his-eternal-idol-and-one-last-world-cup-with-brazil-f202602-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/videos/total-outrage-in-france-over-this-uncomfortable-moment-suffered-by-zidane-on-the-streets-of-paris-f202601-v/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:36:51 GMT https://en.as.com/videos/total-outrage-in-france-over-this-uncomfortable-moment-suffered-by-zidane-on-the-streets-of-paris-f202601-v/ AStv The video has already surpassed four million views. Zinedine Zidane was leaving the funeral of Rolland Courbis when many fans refused to let him go. On social media, people are describing the situation as “abuse” and “anxiety.” The video has already surpassed four million views. Zinedine Zidane was leaving the funeral of Rolland Courbis when many fans refused to let him go. On social media, people are describing the situation as “abuse” and “anxiety.” Zinedine Zidane Francia Total outrage in France over this uncomfortable moment suffered by Zidane on the streets of Paris Total outrage in France over this uncomfortable moment suffered by Zidane on the streets of Paris Total outrage in France over this uncomfortable moment suffered by Zidane on the streets of Paris <p><i>Get your game on! Whether you’re into NFL touchdowns, NBA buzzer-beaters, world-class soccer goals, or MLB home runs, our app has it all.</i></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/videos/total-outrage-in-france-over-this-uncomfortable-moment-suffered-by-zidane-on-the-streets-of-paris-f202601-v/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/xabi-alonso-gives-his-side-of-the-story-after-being-sacked-by-real-madrid-f202601-n/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:07:16 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/xabi-alonso-gives-his-side-of-the-story-after-being-sacked-by-real-madrid-f202601-n/ Marco Ruiz,Andy Hall The coach spoke for the first time since his dismissal. “I leave with respect, gratitude, and pride in having done my best”. The coach spoke for the first time since his dismissal. “I leave with respect, gratitude, and pride in having done my best”. Xabi Alonso Real Madrid LaLiga EA Sports Champions League Fútbol Entrenadores Instagram Carlo Ancelotti Zinedine Zidane Flick FADEL SENNA (AFP) Xabi Alonso gives his side of the story after being sacked by Real Madrid The coach spoke for the first time since his dismissal. “I leave with respect, gratitude, and pride in having done my best”. The coach spoke for the first time since his dismissal. “I leave with respect, gratitude, and pride in having done my best”. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/KR6XF2GWGVOZDNRQ5S7AQ22JEI.jpg?auth=75d64ae62fda8ff0b15b79a6397e0a69c3d3872a910269fa35d7ed524e60bd8d" width="4055" height="2703" alt="The coach spoke for the first time since his dismissal. “I leave with respect, gratitude, and pride in having done my best”."></img><p><b>Quiet</b>, <b>restrained</b>, and <b>measured</b> — exactly the way he carried himself in his press conferences.<b> Xabi Alonso said goodbye to Real Madrid fans</b> with a brief message posted on <i>Instagram</i>: “<b>This professional chapter comes to an end</b>, <b>and it hasn’t turned out the way we hoped</b>. Coaching Real Madrid has been an honor and a responsibility.” He closed with: “I want to thank the club, the players, and especially the fans for their trust and support. <b>I leave with respect, gratitude, and the pride of having done my best</b>.”</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/xabi-alonso-gives-his-side-of-the-story-after-being-sacked-by-real-madrid-f202601-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/zidane-klopp-and-mourinho-three-coaches-and-one-wrong-destiny-f202512-n/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:43:23 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/zidane-klopp-and-mourinho-three-coaches-and-one-wrong-destiny-f202512-n/ José Félix Díaz Their names came up throughout last season. Their names came up throughout last season. Zinedine Zidane Jurgen Klopp José Mourinho Real Madrid FRANCK FIFE (AFP) Zidane, Klopp and Mourinho, three coaches and one wrong destiny Their names came up throughout last season. Their names came up throughout last season. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/MAHVFC7VM5BPZLBUU7IHG47PIE.jpg?auth=66f0d2b4e01e3c8f23d5abb0f9c774feba291ef678b569a092ab4fb6c8e2718e" width="5568" height="3712" alt="Their names came up throughout last season."></img><p>It is a recurring theme. The names of <b>Zidane, Klopp and Mourinho surfaced last season</b> when things were not going well for Carlo Ancelotti. One because of his glorious past at Real Madrid, the second because of the reputation he built at Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool. <b>The conversation centres on their lasting connection, or lack of it, with Real Madrid.</b> The Portuguese coach, in particular, continues to divide opinion because of the memories some still hold from his time at the Bernabéu.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/zidane-klopp-and-mourinho-three-coaches-and-one-wrong-destiny-f202512-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/neither-ronaldo-nor-zidane-roberto-carlos-reveals-which-real-madrid-galactico-was-the-best-of-all-f202511-n/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:15:07 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/neither-ronaldo-nor-zidane-roberto-carlos-reveals-which-real-madrid-galactico-was-the-best-of-all-f202511-n/ Daniel López The Real Madrid legend opens up about Beckham, Ronaldo, Zidane, and life as a Galáctico, sharing behind-the-scenes stories. The Real Madrid legend opens up about Beckham, Ronaldo, Zidane, and life as a Galáctico, sharing behind-the-scenes stories. Fútbol Real Madrid Roberto Carlos David Beckham Zinedine Zidane Luis Figo Ronaldo Ronaldinho Denis Doyle (Getty Images) Neither Ronaldo nor Zidane: Roberto Carlos reveals which Real Madrid Galáctico was the best of all The Real Madrid legend opens up about Beckham, Ronaldo, Zidane, and life as a Galáctico, sharing behind-the-scenes stories. The Real Madrid legend opens up about Beckham, Ronaldo, Zidane, and life as a Galáctico, sharing behind-the-scenes stories. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/SHDVF7LDEBDZNBA6ENGM65KNOQ.jpg?auth=09537b27420f9495c19b1e8b6a8f7655ea5d96259b8b8d5d7b69154f5eb12b5c" width="3000" height="2196" alt="The Real Madrid legend opens up about Beckham, Ronaldo, Zidane, and life as a Galáctico, sharing behind-the-scenes stories."></img><p>Real Madrid legend <b>Roberto Carlos</b> sat down with former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel to <b>look back on his playing days</b>, discuss the state of the sport and explain what he is doing now. Club president Florentino Perez hired the former left back as a <b>global ambassador</b>, and he now <b>represents </b><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/how-many-shirts-do-real-madrid-sell-per-year-the-actual-number-will-surprise-you-f202511-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/how-many-shirts-do-real-madrid-sell-per-year-the-actual-number-will-surprise-you-f202511-n/"><b>Real Madrid</b></a><b> around the world.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/neither-ronaldo-nor-zidane-roberto-carlos-reveals-which-real-madrid-galactico-was-the-best-of-all-f202511-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/zinedine-zidane-returns-to-the-bench-f202511-n/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:37:04 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/zinedine-zidane-returns-to-the-bench-f202511-n/ José Félix Díaz Zidane has turned down major offers as France prepares for a coaching change, with Didier Deschamps moving on after the 2026 World Cup. Zidane has turned down major offers as France prepares for a coaching change, with Didier Deschamps moving on after the 2026 World Cup. Fútbol Zinedine Zidane Selección francesa fútbol Zinedine Zidane returns to the bench Zidane has turned down major offers as France prepares for a coaching change, with Didier Deschamps moving on after the 2026 World Cup. Zidane has turned down major offers as France prepares for a coaching change, with Didier Deschamps moving on after the 2026 World Cup. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/ZICKW3N77VGIDPU2XVJFNDKTVQ.jpg?auth=86e3be24e7f274ce9b8753ea0d196ec005855fa8784a05715d4418b5dd024ead" width="3000" height="2035" alt="Zidane has turned down major offers as France prepares for a coaching change, with Didier Deschamps moving on after the 2026 World Cup."></img><p><b>Zinedine Zidane looks at any coaching job and smiles.</b> He cannot help it, and he is not trying to hide it. Even his expression has shifted in recent public appearances.<b> His return to the game is close</b>, although maybe not as soon as some would like, because he will have to<b> wait until the </b><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/2026-fifa-world-cup-meet-the-teams-that-have-booked-their-spots-f202511-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/2026-fifa-world-cup-meet-the-teams-that-have-booked-their-spots-f202511-n/"><b>World Cup</b></a><b> wraps up.</b> </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/zinedine-zidane-returns-to-the-bench-f202511-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/bellingham-shocks-soccer-world-by-choosing-his-ultimate-dream-teammate-v/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:45:16 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/bellingham-shocks-soccer-world-by-choosing-his-ultimate-dream-teammate-v/ AStv Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham joked he might not get any minutes in the same squad as Zinedine Zidane. Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham joked he might not get any minutes in the same squad as Zinedine Zidane. Jude Bellingham Zinedine Zidane Bellingham shocks soccer world by choosing his ultimate dream teammate Bellingham shocks soccer world by choosing his ultimate dream teammate Bellingham shocks soccer world by choosing his ultimate dream teammate <p></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/bellingham-shocks-soccer-world-by-choosing-his-ultimate-dream-teammate-v/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/zidanes-legendary-2002-champions-league-volley-turns-23-v/ Thu, 15 May 2025 17:23:18 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/zidanes-legendary-2002-champions-league-volley-turns-23-v/ AStv It’s been 23 years since Zinedine Zidane scored one of the most iconic goals in football history — his unforgettable left-footed volley in the 2002 Champions League final between Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen. It’s been 23 years since Zinedine Zidane scored one of the most iconic goals in football history — his unforgettable left-footed volley in the 2002 Champions League final between Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen. Zinedine Zidane Real Madrid Champions League Zidane’s legendary 2002 Champions League volley turns 23 Zidane’s legendary 2002 Champions League volley turns 23 Zidane’s legendary 2002 Champions League volley turns 23 <p></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/zidanes-legendary-2002-champions-league-volley-turns-23-v/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/mbappe-zidane-its-heating-up-n/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:00:32 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/mbappe-zidane-its-heating-up-n/ Andrés Onrubia,Calum Roche The French captain, and Real Madrid star, openly expresses his admiration for his compatriot who maintains club legend status. The French captain, and Real Madrid star, openly expresses his admiration for his compatriot who maintains club legend status. Real Madrid Kylian Mbappé Zinedine Zidane Selección francesa fútbol Didier Deschamps PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU (AFP) Mbappé-Zidane: things get heated The French captain, and Real Madrid star, openly expresses his admiration for his compatriot who maintains club legend status. The French captain, and Real Madrid star, openly expresses his admiration for his compatriot who maintains club legend status. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/R7XSWRG3YFCZNHYIIHDHZU2DS4.jpg?auth=1cb0f2ef93297d6b7c1d72c8d4278e62f1fea0027a62448744931426e14d7703" width="4205" height="2365" alt="The French captain, and Real Madrid star, openly expresses his admiration for his compatriot who maintains club legend status."></img><p><b>Kylian Mbappé has used his return to the French national team as an opportunity </b>to clear up any lingering doubts about his commitment to the World Cup runners-up. Following an interview with <a href="https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/"><i>Le Parisien</i></a> on Monday, the Les Bleus captain made a high-profile appearance on TF1’s evening news on Tuesday, reaffirming his loyalty to the national team and addressing the <b>possibility of Zinedine Zidane taking over as head coach after Didier Deschamps steps down</b> following the 2026 World Cup.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/mbappe-zidane-its-heating-up-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/videos/zidanes-priceless-reaction-to-guardiolas-response-to-mbappes-stunning-goal-v/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:54:08 GMT https://en.as.com/videos/zidanes-priceless-reaction-to-guardiolas-response-to-mbappes-stunning-goal-v/ AStv Zinedine Zidane’s expression captured the emotions of Real Madrid fans after witnessing Pep Guardiola’s reaction to Kylian Mbappé's incredible goal. Zinedine Zidane’s expression captured the emotions of Real Madrid fans after witnessing Pep Guardiola’s reaction to Kylian Mbappé's incredible goal. Zinedine Zidane Pep Guardiola Kylian Mbappé Real Madrid Manchester City Champions League Zidane's priceless reaction to Guardiola's response to Mbappé's stunning goal Zidane's priceless reaction to Guardiola's response to Mbappé's stunning goal Zidane's priceless reaction to Guardiola's response to Mbappé's stunning goal <p><br/></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/zidane-offered-to-and-rejected-by-premier-league-giant-n/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:42:36 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/zidane-offered-to-and-rejected-by-premier-league-giant-n/ Alberto P. Sierra,William Gittins Former agent Barry Silkman has revealed the incredible story of an English club who turned down the chance to sign Zinedine Zidane. Former agent Barry Silkman has revealed the incredible story of an English club who turned down the chance to sign Zinedine Zidane. Zinedine Zidane Newcastle United Premier League Fichajes Matthew Ashton - AMA (Getty Images) Zidane offered to and rejected by Premier League giant Former agent Barry Silkman has revealed the incredible story of an English club who turned down the chance to sign Zinedine Zidane. Former agent Barry Silkman has revealed the incredible story of an English club who turned down the chance to sign Zinedine Zidane. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/C3PXR6J6IZBZNJZCNBXIXKHX3I.jpg?auth=1cb1d1545a28f7dfcb2778b3e2a1e83f73f685feb4d45508e351d0de5f790cb1" width="2048" height="1152" alt="Former agent Barry Silkman has revealed the incredible story of an English club who turned down the chance to sign Zinedine Zidane."></img><p>It was January 1996. There was no social media, the internet was still in its infancy and the talents of world soccer did not move so quickly towards the European giants. At that time there was a 24-year-old French international playing for Girondins de Bordeaux who was beginning to make a name for himself. That name was<b> Zinedine Zidane.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/zidane-offered-to-and-rejected-by-premier-league-giant-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-icon-zinedine-zidane-tipped-for-sensational-return-to-former-team-n/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:30:08 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-icon-zinedine-zidane-tipped-for-sensational-return-to-former-team-n/ Roddy Cons Zidane, who won three Champions Leagues with Madrid, has been linked with France, Manchester United and the USMNT since his last coaching job in 2021. Zidane, who won three Champions Leagues with Madrid, has been linked with France, Manchester United and the USMNT since his last coaching job in 2021. Zinedine Zidane Didier Deschamps Selección francesa fútbol Real Madrid PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU (AFP) Real Madrid icon Zinedine Zidane tipped for sensational return to former team Zidane, who won three Champions Leagues with Madrid, has been linked with France, Manchester United and the USMNT since his last coaching job in 2021. Zidane, who won three Champions Leagues with Madrid, has been linked with France, Manchester United and the USMNT since his last coaching job in 2021. <p><b>Zinedine Zidane</b>, who has only ever managed former club <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/can-vinicius-jr-play-for-real-madrid-in-the-spanish-super-cup-n/ " rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/can-vinicius-jr-play-for-real-madrid-in-the-spanish-super-cup-n/ ">Real Madrid</a> and hasn’t coached since 2021, now <b>has a clear path to become the new man in charge of the France national team after Didier Deschamps announced he would be stepping down</b> after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-icon-zinedine-zidane-tipped-for-sensational-return-to-former-team-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/videos/bellinghams-viral-reaction-mesmerized-by-real-madrid-legends-zidane-ronaldo-and-figo-in-iconic-photo-room-v/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 18:40:52 GMT https://en.as.com/videos/bellinghams-viral-reaction-mesmerized-by-real-madrid-legends-zidane-ronaldo-and-figo-in-iconic-photo-room-v/ AStv Bellingham went viral after a video captured his awe upon seeing iconic photos of Zidane, Ronaldo, and Figo at Real Madrid. His genuine reaction resonated with fans, reflecting the legends’ impact. Bellingham went viral after a video captured his awe upon seeing iconic photos of Zidane, Ronaldo, and Figo at Real Madrid. His genuine reaction resonated with fans, reflecting the legends’ impact. Real Madrid Jude Bellingham Luis Figo Zinedine Zidane Bellingham's viral reaction: mesmerized by Real Madrid legends Zidane, Ronaldo, and Figo in iconic photo room Bellingham's viral reaction: mesmerized by Real Madrid legends Zidane, Ronaldo, and Figo in iconic photo room Bellingham's viral reaction: mesmerized by Real Madrid legends Zidane, Ronaldo, and Figo in iconic photo room <p><br/></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/zidane-waiting-for-his-next-job-in-madrid-n/ Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:24:21 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/zidane-waiting-for-his-next-job-in-madrid-n/ Frédéric Hermel,Joe Brennan Zidane maintains his personal goal: to one day be the coach of France. For now he lives in Madrid, waiting for a suitable offer. Zidane maintains his personal goal: to one day be the coach of France. For now he lives in Madrid, waiting for a suitable offer. Zinedine Zidane Real Madrid Francia Selección francesa fútbol JUNG YEON-JE (AFP) Zidane waiting for his next job in Madrid Zidane maintains his personal goal: to one day be the coach of France. For now he lives in Madrid, waiting for a suitable offer. Zidane maintains his personal goal: to one day be the coach of France. For now he lives in Madrid, waiting for a suitable offer. <p><b>Another year has passed without Zinedine Zidane returning</b> to the dugout. The former <a href="https://en.as.com/news/real-madrid/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/news/real-madrid/">Real Madrid</a> coach (January 2016–June 2018 and March 2019–June 2021) remains discreet, avoiding media campaigns, but his ambition to manage a team hasn’t waned.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/zidane-waiting-for-his-next-job-in-madrid-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/kylian-mbappe-professes-love-for-real-madrid-and-two-of-its-biggest-icons-n/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:49:41 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/kylian-mbappe-professes-love-for-real-madrid-and-two-of-its-biggest-icons-n/ Andrés Onrubia,Roddy Cons Following in the footsteps of Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo, Mbappé has revealed only Real Madrid could prise him away from PSG. Following in the footsteps of Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo, Mbappé has revealed only Real Madrid could prise him away from PSG. Real Madrid Kylian Mbappé Cristiano Ronaldo Zinedine Zidane KARIM JAAFAR (AFP) Kylian Mbappé professes love for Real Madrid and two of its biggest icons Following in the footsteps of Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo, Mbappé has revealed only Real Madrid could prise him away from PSG. Following in the footsteps of Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo, Mbappé has revealed only Real Madrid could prise him away from PSG. <p>Real Madrid forward <b>Kylian Mbappé </b>was interviewed by children with disabilities on BeIN Sports program “Be United,” in which he was asked about a number of current issues, including <b>his departure from Paris Saint-Germain last summer and the possibility of playing with Cristiano Ronaldo.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/kylian-mbappe-professes-love-for-real-madrid-and-two-of-its-biggest-icons-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>