Zinedine Zidane named France head coach

Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team. Didier Deschamps, France’s longest-serving manager, ended his 14-year stint in charge after the nation’s semi-final exit to Spain at the 2026 World Cup. Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, has been out of management since leaving Real Madrid for a second time as head coach in 2021.

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Carlo Ancelotti re-appointed as Real Madrid manager

Carlo Ancelotti has left Everton become Real Madrid manager for a second time. The 61-year-old Italian signed a four-and-a-half year contract at Goodison Park when he took over in December 2019 but leaves to replace Zinedine Zidane in the Spanish capital.

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Zinedine Zidane resigns as Real Madrid manager

Zinedine Zidane has stepped down as Real Madrid head coach with immediate effect five days after his team were pipped to the La Liga title by city rivals Atletico Madrid, the Spanish club has confirmed. This was the Frenchman’s second spell in charge of Los Blancos.

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Chelsea dominate Real Madrid to reach Champions League final

Timo Werner and Mason Mount secured Chelsea’s place in what will be an all English Champions League final against Manchester City. The Blues dominated Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge winning 2-0 progressing 3-1 on aggregate.

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Pulisic gives Chelsea slender advantage over Real Madrid

Chelsea grabbed a potentially vital away goal in a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final first-leg tie. Christian Pulisic gave the Blues an early lead but Madrid responded through a fine Karim Benzema strike.

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