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Triggering a reflection: Hits and misses of the Opening Ceremony
Paris Olympic opening ceremony showcased highs with Zidane & Nadal, innovative cauldron, & Celine Dion's performance, but faced lows with attire and flag mishaps.
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 08:44 PM IST
Paris Games open on the Seine under tight security, downpour
The 2024 Paris Olympics were officially opened on Friday in a ceremony that detoured from the confines of stadiums and splashed its own bit of colour
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 09:00 AM IST
ht_print | Rutvick Mehta
Zidane passes torch to Nadal during star-studded Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Zinedine Zidane passes the Olympic torch to Rafael Nadal in a star-studded opening ceremony in Paris.
Published on Jul 27, 2024 07:15 AM IST
Zinedine Zidane reveals secret behind Karim Benzema’s Ballon d’Or success
Former player Zinedine Zidane lavished praise on Karim Benzema and also revealed the secret behind his Ballon d'Or 2022 award success.
Published on Oct 18, 2022 07:07 PM IST
Watch: Benzema receives Ballon d'Or trophy from Real Madrid legend Zidane
Real Madrid captain and French forward Karim Benzema was declared the winner of men's Ballon d'Or 2022 award on Monday. Benzema received the Ballon d'Or trophy from Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane in Paris.
Updated on Oct 18, 2022 09:07 AM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
Zidane set to replace Mauricio Pochettino as new PSG manager for next season
The 49-year-old has been without a club since the end of the 2020/21 season.
Published on Jun 10, 2022 05:14 PM IST
French President backs Zidane to manage PSG after his role in Mbappe's stay
According to reports the former Real Madrid manager is on his way to Qatar to finalise the PSG deal.
Published on Jun 10, 2022 04:48 PM IST
Madrid faces uncertain future after Ramos and Zidane exits
All told, the future looks more than uncertain for Real Madrid — except for Pérez, solid as ever in his role as leader of the Spanish powerhouse.
Published on Jun 18, 2021 05:31 PM IST
AP |
Zidane says Real's lack of faith led to his departure
Zidane, who returned to Real for a second spell in charge in March 2019, won two La Liga titles and three Champions League crowns during his two stints as coach.
Published on May 31, 2021 02:24 PM IST
Reuters | , Madrid
Zidane restored success to Real but seemed unwilling to rebuild
Zinedine Zidane brought some success and stability back to a Real Madrid side that was in freefall without him but the Frenchman ultimately proved unwilling to preside over the squad rebuild the club felt it needed.
Published on May 27, 2021 08:25 PM IST
Reuters |
Zinedine Zidane steps down as coach of Real Madrid after trophy-less season
This was Zidane's second stint as coach of the Spanish club.
Updated on May 27, 2021 04:35 PM IST
Zidane says he will make decision on his future easy for Real
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said he will make any decision that they wish to take about his position "easy" for the club.
Published on May 08, 2021 06:26 PM IST
Reuters |
Zidane glad Real still alive after early Chelsea onslaught
Real were on the back foot early on and went behind to Christian Pulisic's goal but equalised thanks to a brilliant Karim Benzema strike before both sides cancelled each other out after the break.
Published on Apr 28, 2021 09:09 AM IST
Reuters |
Zidane not worried by UEFA threat to kick Madrid out of CL
Amid the uproar caused by the derailed Super League, Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is trying to keep his team on track for two major titles.
Updated on Apr 24, 2021 08:18 AM IST
AP |
Zidane: Absurd to kick Real out of UCL after Super League plans
"We will play in the Champions League, we have the right to do it and we will play. I think it is just absurd, so I won't go into it. What I can say is that we will be ready to play in the Champions League semifinals," Zidane said.
Published on Apr 23, 2021 09:05 PM IST
PTI |
Exhausted Real won't rest on laurels at Anfield, says Zidane
Real head into the decider at Anfield following a run of six consecutive wins in all competitions and on a high after beating arch-rivals Barcelona 2-1 on Saturday to move one point behind La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid.
Published on Apr 14, 2021 09:09 AM IST
Reuters |
Renewed Real complete transformation by blowing Liverpool away
Real Madrid produced their best display of the season in crushing Liverpool 3-1 on Tuesday to move within view of the Champions League semi-finals, staging a remarkable turnaround of the type they have become accustomed to under Zinedine Zidane.
Published on Apr 07, 2021 06:26 PM IST
Reuters |
Madrid seeks respect entering 1st leg against Liverpool
After consecutive eliminations in the round of 16 of the Champions League, Madrid lost some of its powerhouse status in the European competition despite winning three straight titles before that.
Published on Apr 05, 2021 11:09 PM IST
AP | , Madrid
Champions League: Eden Hazard not ready to face Liverpool, says Zinedine Zidane
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has ruled out playing Eden Hazard in Tuesday's home Champions League quarter-final first leg against Liverpool, saying he will not risk another injury setback for his club's record signing.
Published on Apr 05, 2021 06:46 PM IST
Reuters |
Modric doesn't look 35 on the pitch, says Zidane
"We all know the player Modric is, he may be 35 but he sure doesn't look it out on the pitch," Zidane told reporters after his side made it to the last eight of Europe's top competition for the first time since 2018.
Published on Mar 17, 2021 08:33 AM IST
Reuters |
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has coronavirus
The announcement came two days after Zidane coached the team in a 2-1 loss at third-tier Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey.
Published on Jan 22, 2021 07:07 PM IST
AP |
Zidane under fire as Real Madrid loses again
The embarrassing 2-1 loss in the round of 32 added to Madrid’s recent struggles and left Zidane under increased pressure.
Published on Jan 21, 2021 06:15 PM IST
AP | , Madrid
Hazard to return for Real Madrid vs Elche, says Zidane
Eden Hazard will return to the Real Madrid side for Wednesday’s La Liga match away to Elche after over a month out injured, coach Zinedine Zidane has said.
Updated on Dec 29, 2020 11:25 PM IST
Madrid | Reuters
Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico
Dani Carvajal put Zinedine Zidane’s Real side further at ease with a stunning strike in the 63rd minute which came off the post and into the net off keeper Jan Oblak for an own goal.
Updated on Dec 13, 2020 07:16 AM IST
Madrid | Reuters
Real Madrid and Atlético turn focus to decisive league derby
The Spanish rivals meet on Saturday at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium in a match that could prove key in the title race.
Updated on Dec 10, 2020 09:09 PM IST
Madrid | Associated Press
Zidane ‘not thinking’ about sack ahead of Borussia showdown
Local media reports suggest that Zidane will be sacked should Real not go through to the last 16, however the Frenchman insisted his only focus is on getting the three points, rather than his future.
Published on Dec 08, 2020 09:44 PM IST
MADRID | Reuters
Barcelona loses at Cadiz; Real Madrid wins, Atlético top
Real Madrid edged Sevilla 1-0 Saturday for its first win after three straight league setbacks, while Atlético beat Valladolid 2-0 to win its seventh straight league game and Barcelona lost 2-1 at promoted Cádiz to stay far from the top.
Updated on Dec 06, 2020 10:18 AM IST
MADRID | Associated Press
Zidane under pressure to save Real Madrid job
Local media say the Frenchman has just two games to save his job after Real lost three of their last five in all competitions, and are seven points off top spot in their campaign to retain the Spanish title.
Updated on Dec 03, 2020 05:05 PM IST
MADRID | Reuters
Struggling Real Madrid faces decisive stretch of matches
Madrid has only one win in its last five matches in all competitions, and more setbacks in the next three matches could knock the Spanish powerhouse out of the Champions League and leave it in a difficult position in the Spanish league.
Updated on Dec 02, 2020 09:49 PM IST
Madrid | Associated Press
Zidane in ‘serious danger’ after Madrid crisis deepens
Zidane shocked the football world by quitting as Madrid coach after winning a third successive Champions League crown by beating Liverpool in the Ukrainian capital in 2018
Updated on Dec 02, 2020 05:56 PM IST
MADRID | Reuters