Rafa Benitez was ruthlessly dismissed on Monday by Los Blancos' chief Florentino Perez and was replaced by Madrid legend, Zinedine Zidane. The move prompted speculation that Welsh star, Bale, was devastated by Benitez's sacking after Benitez had
The 'myth' of Zinedine Zidane will disappear if he fails at Real Madrid, according to his former France manager. Raymond Domenech was in charge when new Bernabeu boss Zidane's infamous attack on Marco Materazzi earned him a red card in the 2006
With Zidane, they have the support of the Bernabéu, and that will benefit them," said Perez. Like many football fans in Spain, the 27-year-old clearly remembers watching Zidane during the Frenchman's playing days: “What can you say about him? He was
Hazard wants to play for Real at some point in his career and Zidane is a big hero of his, but whether or not the summer is the right time to move could rest largely on who Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich hires as the club's next permanent manager.
The England winger is another who Zidane was quoted as rating highly last year. The admiration is unlikely to stretch to a serious bid however, especially in view of how the 21-year-old has since signed for Manchester City and will be looking forward