Everyone here is united: Zinedine Zidane defends Gareth Bale amid criticism
4 years, 5 months ago

Everyone here is united: Zinedine Zidane defends Gareth Bale amid criticism

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Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane was unhappy with a Gareth Bale question put to him during a press conference and he blamed the media for always trying to 'put things' between him and the winger. Bale has been an unused substitute in Real's last five LaLiga matches and his behaviour, while sitting in the stands during matches, has drawn ire of the fans on social media. When asked about Bale's behaviour, Zidane told reporters, as per Sky Sports: "My God, what a question, man! Real Madrid are within touching distance of winning the LaLiga title as they hold a four-point advantage over Clasico rivals Barcelona.

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Gareth Bale lifts lid on retirement after surprise return at Liverpool v Real Madrid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gareth Bale lifts lid on retirement after surprise return at Liverpool v Real Madrid

The Independent  

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‘Legend of our club’: Real Madrid pays rich tribute to Gareth Bale on retirement
2 years ago

‘Legend of our club’: Real Madrid pays rich tribute to Gareth Bale on retirement

The Hindu  

Real Madrid paid tribute to Wales star Gareth Bale after the footballer announced his retirement at the age of 33. “Given Gareth Bale’s announcement of his retirement from football as a professional player, Real Madrid CF wants to show its gratitude, admiration and affection for a great legend of our club and world football,” the statement read. “Gareth Bale has …

Hernández: Gareth Bale looks to rewrite his story with LAFC
2 years, 5 months ago

Hernández: Gareth Bale looks to rewrite his story with LAFC

LA Times  

Gareth Bale gives a thumbs up for the cameras during his introductory news conference for LAFC on Monday. “Things maybe happened at Real Madrid like they did,” Bale said, “but I was always trying to just go there to play football and to be a kid trying to enjoy myself.” A week from his 33rd birthday, his search for the …

Madrid held at Villarreal before PSG; Bale makes rare start
2 years, 10 months ago

Madrid held at Villarreal before PSG; Bale makes rare start

The Hindu  

Spanish leader Real Madrid was held by Villarreal to 0-0 on Saturday in a match that featured Gareth Bale playing his first minutes in more than five months. The draw left Madrid four points clear of second-placed Sevilla as the pace-setter continues to struggle without injured striker Karim Benzema, and their Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain just three days …

Zidane tight-lipped over Real Madrid future
3 years, 7 months ago

Zidane tight-lipped over Real Madrid future

The Hindu  

Zinedine Zidane refused to confirm whether he will still be in charge of Real Madrid next season after the Spanish giant ended the season empty handed. Zidane's side finished two points behind La Liga champion Atletico Madrid, with a total of 84, following Saturday's 2-1 victory over Villarreal. READ: Local media reports have speculated that the Frenchman would walk away …

Zidane refuses to address Real future ahead of La Liga title showdown
3 years, 7 months ago

Zidane refuses to address Real future ahead of La Liga title showdown

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane would not be drawn on his future ahead of the side's final La Liga game of the season against Villarreal on Saturday. If Real wins and city rival Atletico fails to emerge victorious away to Valladolid, then Zidane's side will be crowned champion. READ|A tletico Madrid favourite to lift La Liga crown, feel former players …

Zidane rejects report he has told Real players about Madrid exit
3 years, 7 months ago

Zidane rejects report he has told Real players about Madrid exit

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane played down reports linking him with an exit from the club following his side's 1-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. The win means Real go into the final day of the season still in the title race, two points behind league leader Atletico Madrid who has 83. Zidane's side hosts Villarreal next Sunday on …

Zinedine Zidane was left fuming at a controversial handball decision that went against his side
3 years, 8 months ago

Zinedine Zidane was left fuming at a controversial handball decision that went against his side

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid Head Coach Zinedine Zidane was left furious after Sevilla were awarded a penalty for a controversial handball decision in a 2-2 draw that has left Real Madrid two points behind leaders Atletico Madrid. The incident happened late on in the second half and the teams were level at 1-1 when the referee initially awarded a penalty to Real …

Zinedine Zidane’s message for Real Madrid players overheard at training ahead of Chelsea clash
3 years, 8 months ago

Zinedine Zidane’s message for Real Madrid players overheard at training ahead of Chelsea clash

The Independent  

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Zidane in awe of his players as Real targets fourth Champions League final
3 years, 8 months ago

Zidane in awe of his players as Real targets fourth Champions League final

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he is constantly surprised by his players' capacity to overcome difficulties as the team aims for a fourth Champions League final in six years in Wednesday's semifinal second leg away to Chelsea. "We've had a lot of difficulties but you have to take your hat off to this team," Zidane told a virtual news …

Real Madrid have the ‘character’ to overcome Chelsea in Champions League, says Zinedine Zidane
3 years, 8 months ago

Real Madrid have the ‘character’ to overcome Chelsea in Champions League, says Zinedine Zidane

The Independent  

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Zinedine Zidane pleased Real Madrid are ‘still alive’ against Chelsea
3 years, 8 months ago

Zinedine Zidane pleased Real Madrid are ‘still alive’ against Chelsea

The Independent  

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Madrid turns focus from Super League to Champions League
3 years, 8 months ago

Madrid turns focus from Super League to Champions League

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane wants nothing to do with the Super League. Tuesday’s first leg against Chelsea in Madrid comes after widespread backlash against the attempt to create the new Super League, which had Madrid president Florentino Pérez as one of its masterminds. Madrid is playing in the Champions League semifinals for the ninth time in the last 11 …

Zinedine Zidane refuses to publicly defend Real Madrid president Florentino Perez over Super League
3 years, 8 months ago

Zinedine Zidane refuses to publicly defend Real Madrid president Florentino Perez over Super League

The Independent  

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LaLiga: Zinedine Zidane hopes there will be more Clasicos for Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos
3 years, 9 months ago

LaLiga: Zinedine Zidane hopes there will be more Clasicos for Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos

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Both players’ contracts are up at the end of the campaign and Messi is yet to commit to a new deal with Barca after trying to force an exit last summer. Madrid: Zinedine Zidane on Friday said that he hoped Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos won’t have played their last Clasicos come the end of the season, with doubts over …

Champions League quarters: Real Madrid seek respect entering 1st leg against Liverpool
3 years, 9 months ago

Champions League quarters: Real Madrid seek respect entering 1st leg against Liverpool

India TV News  

Real Madrid wants some respect. The 13-time Champions League winner has rarely been talked about as a top contender this season, and coach Zinedine Zidane and his players don't hide the chip on their shoulders entering Tuesday’s quarterfinal against Liverpool. “We deserve to be respected and we deserve the opportunity to fight for the Spanish league and for the Champions …

Champions League: Nobody should write off Real Madrid, says manager Zinedine Zidane
3 years, 9 months ago

Champions League: Nobody should write off Real Madrid, says manager Zinedine Zidane

Firstpost  

“I think my team has been underestimated,” said Zidane in a press conference on Monday. We have had difficult moments this season and now we are better but it doesn’t mean anything tomorrow.” Madrid: Zinedine Zidane believes Real Madrid are being underrated ahead of the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool on Tuesday. We have had difficult …

La Liga: Zinedine Zidane Praises Real Madrid for Reaction to New Formation
3 years, 11 months ago

La Liga: Zinedine Zidane Praises Real Madrid for Reaction to New Formation

News 18  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane credited his side for adapting to a brand new formation with hardly any practice after they beat Getafe 2-0 to move up to second in La Liga on Tuesday. The players interpreted it very well,” Zidane told reporters after goals from Karim Benzema and Ferland Mendy gave his side victory. “Considering we we’re playing a …

LaLiga: Zinedine Zidane vague on Real Madrid future but feels 'supported by everyone' at club
3 years, 11 months ago

LaLiga: Zinedine Zidane vague on Real Madrid future but feels 'supported by everyone' at club

Firstpost  

Madrid: Zinedine Zidane said on Monday he feels “supported by everyone” at Real Madrid but would not confirm whether he will see out his contract at the club. “We’re all in the same boat, I feel supported by everyone,” Zidane said in a press conference ahead of Tuesday’s game with Getafe. “At Madrid we know that it’s a great club …

Real Madrid's Zidane backs Benzema following charge in sex tape case
4 years ago

Real Madrid's Zidane backs Benzema following charge in sex tape case

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has backed forward Karim Benzema after he was charged by French prosecutors with being complicit in a conspiracy to blackmail his former France team mate Matthieu Valbuena in a case linked to a sex tape. READ| "I support him completely, these aren't easy situations," Zidane told a news conference ahead of Saturday's La Liga trip …

Real Madrid held to a draw by Villarreal after yet another penalty
4 years, 1 month ago

Real Madrid held to a draw by Villarreal after yet another penalty

The Hindu  

Real Madrid conceded a fourth penalty in two games as it drew 1-1 at Villarreal in La Liga on Saturday, dropping points for the second game in a row. READ: Unai Emery's Villarreal was much improved in the second half and after spurning numerous chances striker Gerard Moreno beat Thibaut Courtois from the spot in the 76th minute after the …

Real Madrid players 'are left baffled by Zinedine Zidane's tinkering'
4 years, 3 months ago

Real Madrid players 'are left baffled by Zinedine Zidane's tinkering'

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid stars - and especially Vinicius Jr - have been frustrated by Zinedine Zidane's tactical changes this season, and his ideas are 'misleading everyone', according to reports in Spain. Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 win at home to Real Valladolid on Wednesday night thanks to substitute Vinicius Jr's second-half strike, and the Frenchman raised eyebrows by rotating his side …

No fond farewell but Zidane praises 'spectacular' Bale impact - Football news
4 years, 3 months ago

No fond farewell but Zidane praises 'spectacular' Bale impact - Football news

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he did not say anything to Gareth Bale before he left to sign for Tottenham Hotspur but insisted he had no personal issue with the Wales forward and praised what he did for the Spanish club. READ | “I did not speak to him,” Zidane told a news conference ahead of Real's first game …

Bale leaves underwhelming Madrid legacy
4 years, 3 months ago

Bale leaves underwhelming Madrid legacy

The Hindu  

As Gareth Bale prepares to return to Tottenham Hotspur after seven silverware-laden years at Real Madrid, in the Spanish capital there is an overwhelming sense of disappointment rather than gratitude over his legacy. Bale scored vital strikes in Champions League finals against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool plus a career-defining Copa del Rey final winner against eternal rivals Barcelona amongst 105 …

Gareth Bale substitution during win over Finland was planned ahead of Bulgaria game, says Ryan Giggs
4 years, 4 months ago

Gareth Bale substitution during win over Finland was planned ahead of Bulgaria game, says Ryan Giggs

The Independent  

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Ryan Giggs reveals he has NOT held talks with Zinedine Zidane about Gareth Bale
4 years, 4 months ago

Ryan Giggs reveals he has NOT held talks with Zinedine Zidane about Gareth Bale

Daily Mail  

Wales boss Ryan Giggs has not held talks with Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane over Gareth Bale's future due to concerns that the conversation would be lost in translation. Bale featured in 100 minutes of game time over the course of Madrid's final dozen games this season, with the 31-year-old's relationship with coach Zidane very frosty. Ryan Giggs has revealed …

Former Real Madrid chief expects club to send Bale out on loan - Football News
4 years, 5 months ago

Former Real Madrid chief expects club to send Bale out on loan - Football News

The Hindu  

Real Madrid may consider sending Welsh forward Gareth Bale out on loan and pay part of his salary to end the agony for both the player and the club amid their rift, the Spanish team's former president Ramon Calderon said. Real manager Zinedine Zidane said that Bale, who reportedly earns 600,000 pounds a week, chose not to travel to its …

Zinedine Zidane Says Gareth Bale 'Decided Not to Play' for Real Madrid in Champions League vs Manchester City
4 years, 5 months ago

Zinedine Zidane Says Gareth Bale 'Decided Not to Play' for Real Madrid in Champions League vs Manchester City

News 18  

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has dismissed claims that winger Gareth Bale was axed from the squad to face Manchester City in the second leg of Round of 16 clash in the UEFA Champions League. Says ZZ 😂 pic.twitter.com/rgyaDYtWCr— Rozgar August 7, 2020 Zidane trying everything possible to push Bale out of Real Madrid pic.twitter.com/yS333qJYnT— MusaJidda August 7, 2020 Bale …

Champions League | Gareth Bale decided not to play against Manchester City, says Zinedine Zidane
4 years, 5 months ago

Champions League | Gareth Bale decided not to play against Manchester City, says Zinedine Zidane

India TV News  

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has dismissed claims that winger Gareth Bale was axed from the squad to face Manchester City in the second leg of Round of 16 clash in the UEFA Champions League. Zidane, however, revealed that Bale wasn't axed from the squad to face City as the Welshman decided against making the trip to Manchester. Over the …

Bale did not wish to play for Real against City, says Zidane - Football news
4 years, 5 months ago

Bale did not wish to play for Real against City, says Zidane - Football news

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has revealed Gareth Bale chose not to travel to his side's Champions League decider against Manchester City because he did not want to play, signalling the latest rift between the club and its joint-record signing. Bale, 31, has won four Champions League titles with Real, scoring crucial goals in the 2014 and 2018 final triumphs …

Zinedine Zidane leaves Gareth Bale out of Real Madrid squad for Manchester City tie
4 years, 5 months ago

Zinedine Zidane leaves Gareth Bale out of Real Madrid squad for Manchester City tie

India TV News  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has sent another clear message to Gareth Bale that he has no future at the club when he left the striker out of his 24-man squad for the return leg of their last 16 Champions League tie away to Manchester City. Neither Bale nor James Rodriguez make the squad for the game in which Madrid …

Real Madrid admit they made mistake blocking Gareth Bale's £1m-a-week move to China
4 years, 5 months ago

Real Madrid admit they made mistake blocking Gareth Bale's £1m-a-week move to China

The Telegraph  

Gareth Bale asked not to travel for Real Madrid’s clash against Manchester City in the Champions League after being told by Zinedine Zidane he would be sitting in the stands at the Etihad Stadium. Bale, who trained with the first team this week, held talks with Zidane ahead of the trip for the second leg of the last-16 tie and …

Bale left out of Real Madrid Champions League squad for Man City clash
4 years, 5 months ago

Bale left out of Real Madrid Champions League squad for Man City clash

The Hindu  

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has been left out of its 24-man Champions League squad for Friday's last-16 tie at Manchester City, casting doubt on his future at the club. Bale, 31, last played for Real in June when it beat Mallorca 2-0 and did not feature in its final seven league matches as it pipped Barcelona to the La …

Bale to stay at Real Madrid, says agent
4 years, 5 months ago

Bale to stay at Real Madrid, says agent

The Hindu  

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale is not leaving the club even though he has not been featuring regularly for the La Liga champion in recent weeks, according to his agent Jonathan Barnett. RELATED| The Welshman, who has scored more than 100 goals for the club, infuriated Real fans as he joked about falling asleep with a protective face mask over …

‘The best players do not go out on loan’: Gareth Bale will not leave Real Madrid this summer, says agent
4 years, 5 months ago

‘The best players do not go out on loan’: Gareth Bale will not leave Real Madrid this summer, says agent

The Independent  

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La Liga: Zinedine Zidane caps title campaign by ignoring out-of-favour Gareth Bale
4 years, 5 months ago

La Liga: Zinedine Zidane caps title campaign by ignoring out-of-favour Gareth Bale

India TV News  

Gareth Bale has been left out of Real Madrid’s squad for their final Spanish league match in the latest setback for the Wales star who is out of favor with club manager Zinedine Zidane. Bale played an important role in helping Madrid to win four Champions League titles after the Spanish powerhouse set the then world-transfer record of 100 million …

Zinedine Zidane architect of this La Liga title, says Real Madrid President
4 years, 5 months ago

Zinedine Zidane architect of this La Liga title, says Real Madrid President

India TV News  

Real Madrid President Florentino Perez has hailed his players and coach Zinedine Zidane after they wrapped up the 2019-20LaLiga title. Real Madrid secured their 34th LaLiga title after a 2-1 win at home to Villarreal on Thursday night. "We really wanted to win this league title and that is what we have done," Perez told Spanish television network Movistar. "They …

Zidane, more than a smiling motivator for Real Madrid
4 years, 5 months ago

Zidane, more than a smiling motivator for Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Zinedine Zidane risked tarnishing his record by diving back into the Real Madrid coaching job 10 months after resigning, but in securing the La Liga title in his first full season back, he has showed yet again that no-one is better suited to the role. One of the finest midfielders of all-time and a league and Champions League winner as …

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane knows only complacency can stop his side winning the LaLiga title
4 years, 6 months ago

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane knows only complacency can stop his side winning the LaLiga title

Daily Mail  

Zinedine Zidane repeated the mantra ‘we still have not won anything’ over and over again, in his pre-match press conference on Wednesday. And the players know that.’ Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane could win LaLiga in the first season of his second stint Madrid will be four points clear with five games to play if they pick up a victory …

Gareth Bale possibly the best athlete I've seen: Former Real Madrid doctor
4 years, 7 months ago

Gareth Bale possibly the best athlete I've seen: Former Real Madrid doctor

India TV News  

Former Real Madrid doctor Jesus Olmo has claimed that Wales footballer Gareth Bale is the best athlete he has seen in his life. Olmo, who was with medical services at Santiago Bernabeu when Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was also part of the squad, believes that Bale's unusual genetics make him the best in business. "Possibly the best athlete I've seen …

Gareth Bale doesn’t want Premier League return and could end career at Real Madrid, says agent
4 years, 7 months ago

Gareth Bale doesn’t want Premier League return and could end career at Real Madrid, says agent

The Independent  

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Don't see why Gareth Bale wouldn't see his career out in Real Madrid: Agent
4 years, 7 months ago

Don't see why Gareth Bale wouldn't see his career out in Real Madrid: Agent

India TV News  

Wales footballer Gareth Bale's agent has reiterated the winger's desire to stay at Real Madrid for the foreseeable future. Bale has seen subject to intense scrutiny since his record-breaking move to Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur in 2013. Despite this, Bale's agent Jonathan Barnett has dismissed the idea of him leaving Madrid and he also failed to put a price …

Gareth Bale opens up on soured relationship with Real Madrid fans
4 years, 7 months ago

Gareth Bale opens up on soured relationship with Real Madrid fans

Daily Mail  

Gareth Bale has endured a hard time of late at Real Madrid and he has since opened up on his fractious relationship with the club's supporters. Spanish paper Marca ran with the headline 'Bale is not made of stone' on Thursday morning And speaking in an interview on Erik Anders Lang's golf podcast, Bale has since claimed that when the …

Zidane sends La Liga title warning to Barcelona: Winning is in Real Madrid DNA
4 years, 7 months ago

Zidane sends La Liga title warning to Barcelona: Winning is in Real Madrid DNA

The Hindu  

Zinedine Zidane is determined to finish the season with silverware after Real Madrid returned to group training this week. The Madrid head coach has led sessions at Valdebebas this week, with players able to resume group workouts in small numbers. It is hoped the 2019-20 La Liga season, which was suspended in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be …

Dani Ceballos defends Gareth Bale amid Real Madrid uncertainty
4 years, 7 months ago

Dani Ceballos defends Gareth Bale amid Real Madrid uncertainty

The Hindu  

Dani Ceballos defended Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, telling the Welshman's critics to watch the 2018 Champions League final if they no longer trust him. Bale has continued to be linked with a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu, with Premier League side Newcastle United reportedly interested if it gets taken over. While Ceballos – on loan at Arsenal from …

Real Madrid 'consider releasing Gareth Bale for FREE this summer'
4 years, 9 months ago

Real Madrid 'consider releasing Gareth Bale for FREE this summer'

Daily Mail  

The football season faces an uncertain future after the outbreak of the coronavirus, but Real Madrid appear to unperturbed as they make preparations for the summer. And they reportedly centre around Gareth Bale, with Zinedine Zidane reluctant to hold onto him for another season. Gareth Bale has played only three times in 2020 after falling out of favour at Real …

Zidane upbeat despite Madrid's Champions League loss to Man City
4 years, 10 months ago

Zidane upbeat despite Madrid's Champions League loss to Man City

The Hindu  

Zinedine Zidane lamented Real Madrid's loss of concentration against Manchester City but insisted the Champions League last-16 tie is far from over following a 2-1 defeat. Madrid collapsed at home to Pep Guardiola's City, which scored twice in five minutes late in the second half to snatch the momentum after the opening leg on Wednesday. But Madrid saw its advantage …

Bale left out for Levante trip despite Zidane's plaudits
4 years, 10 months ago

Bale left out for Levante trip despite Zidane's plaudits

The Hindu  

Zinedine Zidane defended Gareth Bale's performance against Celta Vigo, yet the Wales forward has not been included in Real Madrid's squad for the trip to Levante. Bale started and played 84 minutes on Sunday, as Madrid was held to a 2-2 home draw by Celta, which equalised late on through Santi Mina. READ | "I think Bale played a good …

'Let's count on Gareth!' chants Zinedine Zidane
4 years, 11 months ago

'Let's count on Gareth!' chants Zinedine Zidane

The Hindu  

Zinedine Zidane reiterated there is no problem between himself and Gareth Bale after recalling the winger for Real Madrid's 4-1 win at Osasuna. "He is an important player, he has shown it," Zidane told reporters afterwards. Jovic is another player who has not always found favour with his boss and the former Eintracht Frankfurt striker's fabulous left-footed finish marked only …

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