Zinedine Zidane impressed by Gareth Bale

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 09:36

Real Madrid director of football Zinedine Zidane has expressed his belief that Gareth Bale is “not far off” playing at the same level as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Deschamps was more important than Zidane: Lillian Thuram

Last Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013, 16:06

France legend Lillian Thuram says former team-mate Didier Deschamps was more integral to the French national team`s success than Zinedine Zidane.

David Beckham is class: Zinedine Zidane

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 08:56

Real Madrid and France legend Zinedine Zidane has paid tribute to David Beckham as his former team-mate prepares for a spell with Paris Saint-Germain.

Ronaldo is better than Zidane, says Sir Alex Ferguson

Last Updated: Sunday, February 10, 2013, 18:01

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is more talented than Los Blancos legend Zinedine Zidane as the sides prepare to face each other in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Lippi plays down Madrid rumour despite Zidane recommendation

Last Updated: Friday, December 28, 2012, 10:27

The 64-year-old World Cup winner refuses to be enticed into talk of replacing Jose Mourinho at the Bernabeu, saying he is happy with the job he has done at the Chinese champions.

Messi deserves the Ballon d`Or, says Ibrahimovic

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 18:13

The Sweden forward struggles to describe just how good the Argentine star is, but believes that Zinedine Zidane is the best player to ever have graced football

I have no problem with Mourinho: Zinedine Zidane

Last Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012, 16:16

Zinedine Zidane has insisted that he does not have any problems with Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho, before adding that he has learned a lot from the Portuguese trainer.

Zinedine Zidane open to coaching France

Last Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012, 08:49

Footballing legend Zinedine Zidane has revealed that he is open to coaching France one day.

Zinedine Zidane head-butt now a statue

Last Updated: Thursday, September 27, 2012, 11:04

The historic head-butt that marked the end of France great Zinedine Zidane`s international football career is now more than just a memory.

Paris hosts statue of head-butting Zidane

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 22:35

The historic head-butt that marked the end of France great Zinedine Zidane`s international football career is now more than just a memory.

Zinedine Zidane to coach Real Madrid cantera

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 12:09

Zinedine Zidane will coach one of Real Madrid`s cantera sides while he obtains his coaching qualifications, the Liga champions have announced.

‘Zinedine Zidane dreams of coaching France’

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 10:32

France Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet has claimed that retired midfielder Zinedine Zidane "dreams" of coaching the country`s national team.