Zinedine zidane news

Zinedine Zidane is a French former professional footballer and current manager of Real Madrid. Here are some recent news updates about him:

Recent News

  1. Real Madrid's Managerial Future: Zidane's contract with Real Madrid expires at the end of the season, and there has been speculation about his future as the team's manager. In a recent interview, Zidane hinted that he may leave the club if he doesn't feel he can continue to improve the team.
  2. Tactical Changes: Zidane has been under pressure to change his tactics and formations to get the best out of his players. In recent matches, he has experimented with different lineups and formations, including a 4-3-3 and a 4-2-3-1.
  3. Player Selection: Zidane has been criticized for his team selection, particularly his decision to start players like Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale, who have struggled with form and injuries. He has also been praised for giving opportunities to young players like Rodrygo and Federico Valverde.
  4. La Liga Title Race: Real Madrid is currently third in La Liga, 10 points behind leaders Barcelona. Zidane has said that his team is focused on winning the title, but it will be a tough task given the gap between them and Barcelona.
  5. Champions League: Real Madrid is also competing in the Champions League, where they have been drawn against Manchester City in the round of 16. Zidane has said that his team is ready for the challenge and is looking to win the competition for the fourth time in five years.

Recent Quotes

  1. "I'm not thinking about my future, I'm thinking about the present. We have a lot of games left and we need to focus on winning them." - Zidane on his contract situation
  2. "We need to be more consistent, we can't keep making the same mistakes. We need to improve and be more clinical in front of goal." - Zidane on his team's performance
  3. "We're not giving up, we're still in the fight for the title. We need to believe in ourselves and work hard to achieve our goals." - Zidane on Real Madrid's title hopes

Recent Interviews

  1. Zidane gave an exclusive interview to Spanish sports newspaper Marca, where he discussed his team's performance, his contract situation, and his plans for the future.
  2. Zidane spoke to French sports newspaper L'Equipe, where he discussed his team's Champions League campaign, his players, and his own future as a manager.