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Noel Le Graet had been FFF president for 12 years

French football federation president Le Graet resigns

Noel Le Graet has resigned as president of the French football federation.

The head of the French Football Federation ethics committee Patrick Anton had called for Noel Le Graet to stand down.

French football chief steps down after Zidane comments

Noel Le Graet has stepped aside as president of the French Football Federation, just days after making dismissive comments about Zinedine Zidane.

Soccer • 11 Jan 23

Noel Le Graet (l) said he 'wouldn't even pick up the phone' to the 1998 World Cup winner (r)

French football chief apologises for Zidane remarks

France Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet apologised to Zinedine Zidane after his comments on the former Real Madrid coach drew the ire of players, politicians and even the Spanish club.

Soccer • 09 Jan 23

Gareth Bale looks increasingly likely to return to Real Madrid

Bale to hold talks with Ancelotti over Madrid future

Gareth Bale has described Carlo Ancelotti as a "great manager" and will hold talks with the new Real Madrid boss about his future after Euro 2020.

Soccer • 04 Jun 21

Carlo Ancelotti has left Everton after 18 months in charge to replace Zinedine Zidane in the Spanish capital

Ancelotti leaves Everton for Real Madrid return

Carlo Ancelotti has left Everton become Real Madrid manager for a second time.

Soccer • 01 Jun 21

Zinedine Zidane feels let down by the Real Madrid board

Zidane says Madrid's lack of faith led to his departure

Zinedine Zidane said that he had stepped down as Real Madrid coach as the club's hierarchy did not have enough faith in him to rebuild an ageing squad.

Soccer • 31 May 21

The Austrian spent 13 years with the Bundesliga champions

Switch to Real Madrid 'a dream come true' for Alaba

David Alaba described his move to Real Madrid as a dream come true and said the decision to move to Spain had been made some time ago.

Soccer • 30 May 21

Zinedine Zidane looks to have called time on his Real Madrid role

Real confirm Zidane exit, Allegri set for Juve return

Zinedine Zidane has stepped down as Real Madrid head coach with immediate effect, the Spanish club has confirmed, while reports in Italy say Massimiliano Allgeri is set to return as Juventus manager.

Soccer • 27 May 21

Mount challenges Chelsea to 'achieve greatness'

Mason Mount has challenged Chelsea to "achieve greatness" by toppling favourites Manchester City to win the Champions League.

Soccer • 06 May 21

The Spanish are hoping to make a fourth Champions League final in six seasons

Real focused on Chelsea despite Super League intentions

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said the idea that his side could have been booted out of the Champions League due to their role in creating the European Super League was "illogical", adding they were focused on their semi-final tie with Chelsea.

Soccer • 23 Apr 21

Real Madrid have a two goal advantage on Liverpool

Klopp urges caution against Real Madrid

Liverpool can mount another memorable Champions League comeback at Anfield when they take on a depleted Real Madrid in the quarter-final, second leg but they cannot afford any more defensive errors, manager Jurgen Klopp said.

Soccer • 13 Apr 21

Vinicius Junior (C) scores his team's third goal

Lacklustre Liverpool left with a mountain to climb

Liverpool will have to produce another Champions League knockout stage comeback against Spanish giants after a chaotic and ill-disciplined display saw them lose 3-1 to Real Madrid.

Soccer • 06 Apr 21

Rapahel Varane is outof the first leg against Liverpool

Blow for Real as Raphael Varane ruled out with Covid-19

Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane had tested positive for Coid-19, the Spanish club said, ruling him out of the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Liverpool on Tuesday.

Soccer • 06 Apr 21

Eden Hazard in action against Elche last month

Zidane rules Eden Hazard out of Liverpool clash

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.

Soccer • 05 Apr 21

Real Madrid limp to victory over 10-man Atalanta

Ferland Mendy popped up with a late winner to earn lacklustre Real Madrid a 1-0 win over 10-man Atalanta in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first leg.

Soccer • 24 Feb 21

Real Madrid dumped out of Copa by third-tier Alcoyano

Real Madrid crashed out of the Copa del Rey in humiliating fashion following a 2-1 extra-time loss to the 10 men of third-tier side Alcoyano.

Soccer • 20 Jan 21

Lee Kang-in of Valencia is tackled by Madrid's Sergio Ramos.

Zidane admits Madrid 'fell apart' in Valencia hammering

Zinedine Zidane lamented his Real Madrid side after they "fell apart" to suffer a 4-1 loss at Valencia in La Liga on Sunday.

Soccer • 08 Nov 20

Karim Benzema was caught on camera telling Ferland Mendy not to pass the ball to Vinicius

Real seek united front after Benzema-Vinicius fallout

After a week in which Karim Benzema's damning opinion of strike partner Vinicius Jr was unwittingly revealed, Real Madrid's forwards will be hoping to present a united front when they host Huesca in La Liga on Saturday.

Soccer • 29 Oct 20

Zidane and Bale during the title celebrations

Bale dropped for Real Madrid's La Liga season swansong

Gareth Bale will not be involved as new champions Real Madrid face Leganes in their final La Liga match of the season on Sunday, fueling further speculation about his future.

Soccer • 18 Jul 20

Sergio Ramos (R) and Zinedine Zidane celebrate with the league trophy

Ramos hails 'unique' Zidane after Real title triumph

Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos saluted manager Zinedine Zidane as a "unique coach" after he guided the club to a first LaLiga title in three years.

Soccer • 17 Jul 20

Real Madrid set for subdued title celebrations

Real Madrid trophy wins are usually marked by masses of fans flocking to the city's Cibeles fountain, where they are joined by the team on an open-top bus before heading into the Santiago Bernabeu stadium to continue the party.

Soccer • 15 Jul 20

David Trezeguet fires home the winning goal

On this day: Trezeguet's golden moment for France

On this day 20 years ago world champions France beat Italy 2-1 with a golden goal from substitute David Trezeguet in the final of Euro 2000 in Rotterdam.

Soccer • 02 Jul 20

Zidane is aiming for a second Spanish title as manager

Zinedine Zidane: Real Madrid have won nothing yet

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said his side will not rest until they are declared champions after title rivals Barcelona handed them the opportunity to go four points clear at the top of La Liga if they beat Getafe on Thursday.

Soccer • 01 Jul 20

Zidane returned for a second stint at the Bernabeau exactly a year ago

Real Madrid assure Zidane that his job is safe

Zinedine Zidane will remain Real Madrid head coach next season, according to reports in Spain.

Soccer • 20 Mar 20

Hazard will miss both legs of Real Madrid's tie against Manchester City

Zidane unsure if Hazard's season is over

Zinedine Zidane is not sure if Eden Hazard will play for Real Madrid again this season, with the winger suffering another long absence with an injury to the same ankle that had kept him out of the start of the campaign.

Soccer • 25 Feb 20