Zidane should be closer to the pitch, says Mourinho

Last Updated: Monday, October 11, 2010, 09:25

Former France great Zinedine Zidane should be closer to the pitch at Real Madrid, coach Jose Mourinho said on Sunday.

Zidane coy over son Enzo as Spain prepares call-up

Last Updated: Thursday, September 23, 2010, 14:16

Zinedine Zidane said he had no preference which national team his sought-after son Enzo played for.

Zidane named Qatar’s World Cup bid ambassador

Last Updated: Friday, September 17, 2010, 20:14

Former France midfielder Zinedine Zidane has been appointed ambassador for Qatar’s attempt to host the 2022 World Cup, said the Gulf Arab state’s bid committee.

Zidane disappointed by France, still has Cup hopes

Last Updated: Monday, June 21, 2010, 18:10

Zinedine Zidane is disappointed by France`s on-field performances at the World Cup and doesn`t agree with the team`s actions off of it, but he believes the former champions can win their last Group A game against South Africa.

Zinedine Zidane critical of France team

Last Updated: Monday, June 14, 2010, 19:56

Former France captain Zinedine Zidane says Raymond Domenech "is not a coach" and that "there is no teamwork" among the French players at the World Cup.

Zidane not yet ready for coaching role at Real

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 08:47

Former Real Madrid and France midfielder Zinedine Zidane is not yet ready to take on any kind of coaching role with the La Liga club but does not rule it out for the future.

Whip smart Gourcuff revives Zidane comparisons

Last Updated: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 09:28

Yoann Gourcuff reminded everyone why he had been compared to the great Zinedine Zidane by helping Girondins Bordeaux reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a superb whipped free kick.

Zidane would `rather die` than apologise over headbutt

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 09:13

France legend Zinedine Zidane says he would "rather die" than apologise to Marco Materazzi for his infamous headbutt of the Italian defender in the 2006 World Cup final.

Zidane chooses head over heart, tips Spain for World Cup

Last Updated: Thursday, January 21, 2010, 10:34

Zinedine Zidane put head before heart on Wednesday and tipped Spain to win the World Cup in South Africa this year.

Henry not a cheat, says Zidane

Last Updated: Sunday, November 22, 2009, 16:42

Thierry Henry is not a cheat and will get over his handball in France’s controversial World Cup playoff against Ireland, Zinedine Zidane was quoted as saying on Saturday.