Tag: Zinedine Zidane

Manchester United Manager Search: Zinedine Zidane Talk Returns as Carrick Steadies Results

Zinedine Zidane
January 2026

United are still weighing permanent options after Amorim’s exit, with Zidane again linked as a high-profile candidate despite Carrick’s three straight wins as interim. The narrative is that Carrick has restored calm and identity, but United’s leadership may still want an elite-name appointment. Zidane has been out since leaving Real Madrid in 2021 and has repeatedly turned down roles, with speculation he is waiting for the France job, but the Premier League pull is being framed as a possible trigger.

Mbappe still far from Zidane in French GOAT debate

Kylian Mbappe
December 2025

Frank Leboeuf has pushed back on claims that Kylian Mbappe already tops France’s all-time greats, arguing the Real Madrid striker cannot yet compare to Zinedine Zidane, whose legendary status, aura and popularity in France still surpass those of any member of the current generation. Leboeuf says Zidane’s genius, leadership and off-field respect – despite the 2006 World Cup final incident – keep him untouchable, while Mbappe’s private-life controversies and perceived lack of defensive work mean he must evolve, showing more effort and completeness, before entering that conversation.

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