Zinedine Zidane: Last News

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has sent a message of congratulations the way of 2022 Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema.

Paul Lambert became the first Scot to win the Champions League when he starred in Borussia Dortmund’s 3-1 win over Juventus 26 years ago today.

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly being targeted by Al-Nassr following Rudi Garcia's sacking last week.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier could be facing the sack after three successive defeats for the Ligue 1 side, according to reports.

Crystal Palace star Joachim Andersen on Monday night. Liverpool are taking on the Eagles on their first home match of the new Premier League season but are having real trouble.

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi claims the club no longer want “flashy bling-bling”.The Parisian giants are coming off the back of a mixed season where they reclaimed Ligue 1 but fell massively short of their primary objective - to win the Champions League. Mauricio Pochettino is now on his way out by ‘mutual agreement’, meaning the club will begin a new era under incoming Nice manager Christophe Galtier and Luis Campos as football advisor.Highly-regarded ex-Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane had consistently been linked with the managerial vacancy, but Al-Khelaifi has now rubbished rumours suggesting he was ever in the running.READ MORE: Chelsea turned down the chance to sign Kylian Mbappe because he 'couldn't defend'Al-Khelaifi told Le Parisien: “Dreams are one thing, reality is another.“Perhaps we should change our slogan...

Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly set to be axed as PSG boss with ex-Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane waiting in the wings to be installed as his replacement.The Argentinian, 50, failed to deliver the Parisian's inaugural Champions League trophy, throwing away the quarter-final clash against Real Madrid in dramatic style. Leading 2-0 on aggregate with half an hour left to play, the Ligue 1 giants were thwarted by a quickfire hat-trick from French hero Karim Benzema and their European trophy desires were tarnished for yet another season.While Pochettino managed to break his trophy hoodoo across the channel, as PSG recorded triumphs in the Coupe de France and Trophee des Champions last campaign before romping to the Ligue 1 title this season, the three feats will not be enough for him to keep his job.Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo state Pochettino has taken his seat in the Parc Des Princes dugout for the final time and ex-France captain Zidane will be appointed his successor.

Paris Saint-Germain have made an offer to Paul Pogba as he prepares to leave Manchester United.

Manchester United to appoint three-time Champions League winning manager Zinedine Zidane as the club's new head coach.The Red Devils have this week stepped up their efforts to appoint their next permanent manager at Old Trafford as club chiefs interviewed Ajax boss Erik ten Hag on Monday. The Dutchman is one of two frontrunners for the job alongside Paris Saint-Germain head coach Mauricio Pochettino.The pair are believed to be joined on United's four-man shortlist by Sevilla's Julen Lopetegui and Spain national team boss Luis Enrique.

Manchester United may be one of world football's biggest clubs, but for some managers, the chance to take charge of the club is not too good to turn down.Although the Red Devils appointed Ralf Rangnick as their new interim manager on Monday, it has been reported that the club were turned down by other targets.Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane and European Championship winner Roberto Mancini are two of the names understood to have rejected United's advances.However, they are not the first managers to turn down the Manchester United job, so here are five bosses that rejected the Red Devils.Following Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013, Jurgen Klopp was approached by the club to take over from their legendary boss.At the time, Klopp

Louis Saha has claimed that Manchester United should appoint his former France teammate Zinedine Zidane as their next manager.

HAVE YOUR SAY! Does Fred deserve to stay in the Man Utd side? Give us your thoughts in the comments section! One supporter even believes the former flop could develop into one of the most popular figures at Old Trafford in time, and tweeted: “Unpopular opinion: Fred will ball under a different coach and in a more fluid system.

Manchester United star Laurent Blanc could be handed the reins at Old Trafford on an interim basis while the club searches for a more permanent replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.The Norwegian was sacked on Sunday morning less than a day after United's 4-1 defeat to Watford which left them 12 points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea.It was the club's fifth defeat in seven league outings and proved to be the final nail in Solskjaer's coffin.Michael Carrick has been handed temporary control of the first-team while the board assesses its options.They are reportedly considering moves for former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, PSG's Mauricio Pochettino, Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers and Ajax boss Erik ten Haag.But according to

Manchester United have thrashed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after a 4-1 defeat to Watford compounded a miserable start to the season.

Manchester United have called an emergency board meeting to discuss manager OIe Gunnar Solskjaer's future following the club's humiliating defeat to Watford.It's understood that a virtual meeting has been scheduled for around 7pm this evening with the Norwegian's job hanging in the balance.According to the Sunday Times, United's board members have all but agreed to sack Solskjaer, and will be discuss a compensation package during the meeting.The Glazers have reportedly instructed the club to target former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane as Solskjaer's replacement, though Mauricio Pochettino and Brendan Rodgers have also been linked to the job.Goals from Josh King, Ismalia Sarr, Joao Pedro and Dennis consigned United to a 4-1 loss at

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has been criticised for his ‘prickly’ response to questions about the Manchester United job.

Zinedine Zidane appearing to be edging closer to replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United, attention is now turning to what obstacles may stand in the way of an appointment.One of those obstacles could reportedly be his wife Veronique Zidane, who he met at the age of 17 and married in 1994, while playing for Bordeaux.Zidane has become one of the leading contenders to succeed Solskjaer, who has led United to just one win in seven Premier League games, dropping them to sixth in the table.The Frenchman has the managerial pedigree to match taking the job at Old Trafford, having led Real Madrid to two La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues.And according to the Daily Record, Zidane is ‘attracted’ to the opportunity that would

Former Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane would be an ideal fit to help address Manchester United's current woes and turn their fortunes around.

Erik ten Hag continues to be linked with a move to Manchester United despite comments distancing himself from an exit from Ajax on Sunday.

Mauricio Pochettino has hinted that he sees his long-term future at Paris Saint-Germain.

Manchester United manager following his time with Real Sociedad, Sunderland and West Ham.That is the view of former Hammer Trevor Sinclair, who has lauded the Scot for his recent work at the London Stadium following their Carabao Cup progression past Manchester City.West Ham missed out on Champions League qualification by just two points last season, but have put that behind them to win their first three Europa League Group Stage outings.With Moyes secure in his surroundings in the capital, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under intense pressure at Old Trafford following four Premier League fixtures without a victory.Although Moyes is not in the frame to return to his former job, there have been links to both Antonio Conte and Zinedine Zidane who