Joey Barton in action for Burnley on April 8, 2017
Joey Barton: 'I want to be like Zinedine Zidane, Mauricio Pochettino'
Fleetwood Town manager Joey Barton says that he wants to emulate the success tasted by the likes of Zinedine Zidane, Pep Guardiola and Mauricio Pochettino in management.
Jun 5, 10:11
Mauricio Pochettino points at Tottenham Hotspur fans on May 13, 2018
Report: Mauricio Pochettino turned down Real Madrid job over reputation fears
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino turned down the Real Madrid job due to fears of being labelled a mercenary, according to a report.
Jun 4, 20:05
Zinedine Zidane announces his Real Madrid departure at a press conference on May 31, 2018
Report: Zinedine Zidane left Real Madrid due to Florentino Perez transfer target row
Zinedine Zidane quit Real Madrid following a row with president Florentino Perez over Eden Hazard and David de Gea, according to a report.
Jun 4, 19:52
Sadio Mane in action for Liverpool on April 7, 2018
Liverpool star Sadio Mane agrees shock move to Real Madrid?
Liverpool star Sadio Mane reportedly agrees in principle to join Real Madrid, but the deal has hit a snag due to Zinedine Zidane's departure.
Jun 4, 16:36
Alisson Becker in action for Roma on January 21, 2018
Alisson 'to reject Liverpool for Real Madrid'
Roma goalkeeper Alisson is reportedly ready to reject the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain in favour of a move to Real Madrid.
Jun 4, 08:22
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring in the Champions League final against Liverpool in Kiev on May 26, 2018
Manchester United 'consider Paul Pogba, Gareth Bale swap'
Manchester United are reportedly considering offering Paul Pogba plus cash in a swap deal for Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale.
Jun 4, 08:09
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale in action during the La Liga clash with Leganes on February 21, 2018
Report: Manchester United target Gareth Bale biding time at Real Madrid
Gareth Bale is reportedly holding fire on a prospective move to Manchester United by biding his time and waiting to see who will be named manager at Real Madrid.
Jun 3, 08:44
Mauricio Pochettino points at Tottenham Hotspur fans on May 13, 2018
Real Madrid 'abandon Mauricio Pochettino pursuit'
Real Madrid reportedly abandon hope of appointing Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager due to Spurs owner Daniel Levy.
Jun 2, 20:10
Laurent Blanc in charge of Paris Saint-Germain in May 2016
Report: Chelsea to appoint former France boss Laurent Blanc as new manager
Chelsea are reportedly closing in on the appointment of Laurent Blanc as Antonio Conte's replacement in the Blues dugout.
Jun 2, 12:57
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho 'waiting for Gareth Bale response'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly waiting to discover whether Real Madrid will entertain offers for Gareth Bale during the summer window.
Jun 2, 08:56
Michael Laudrup in charge of Swansea City on February 1, 2014
Michael Laudrup in talks with Real Madrid?
Michael Laudrup is a candidate to become the new manager of Champions League winners Real Madrid, according to his agent.
Jun 2, 08:26
Gareth Bale in action for Real Madrid on March 31, 2018
Real Madrid 'ready to offer Gareth Bale new contract'
Real Madrid reportedly ready a contract extension for Gareth Bale to ward off interest from Manchester United.
Jun 1, 21:11
Rafael Nadal shows off the guns after making it through to the semis at the Rio Olympics on August 12, 2016
Rafael Nadal hopes Zinedine Zidane will return to Real Madrid
Real Madrid fan Rafael Nadal says that he hopes Zinedine Zidane will one day return to the club.
Jun 1, 20:12
Maurizio Sarri in charge of Napoli on May 6, 2018
Chelsea end Maurizio Sarri pursuit?
Chelsea reportedly end their pursuit of former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri due to the controversy he has courted in the past.
Jun 1, 18:11
Zinedine Zidane announces his Real Madrid departure at a press conference on May 31, 2018
Zinedine Zidane offered £176m to coach Qatar?
Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is allegedly offered £176m to coach Qatar until the 2022 World Cup.
Jun 1, 14:10
Gareth Bale in action for Real Madrid on February 10, 2018
Gary Neville wants Gareth Bale at Manchester United
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville wants the Red Devils to sign "game changer" Gareth Bale from Real Madrid this summer.
Jun 1, 12:15
Joachim Low at a Germany press conference on May 24, 2018
Joachim Low: 'I will not take Real Madrid job'
Germany manager Joachim Low rules himself out of the running to replace Zinedine Zidane as head coach of Real Madrid.
Jun 1, 11:48
Mauricio Pochettino points at Tottenham Hotspur fans on May 13, 2018
Mauricio Pochettino "very happy" at Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino insists that he is "very happy" at his current club, and will not "force a move" to Real Madrid.
Jun 1, 11:25
Gareth Bale in action for Real Madrid on February 10, 2018
Gareth Bale to stay at Real Madrid after Zinedine Zidane exit?
Gareth Bale is reportedly likely to remain at Real Madrid after Zinedine Zidane announced that he was stepping down from his position at the Bernabeu.
Jun 1, 08:37
Zinedine Zidane announces his Real Madrid departure at a press conference on May 31, 2018
Chelsea to make approach for former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane?
Chelsea will reportedly ask former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane about his interest in replacing Antonio Conte as head coach of the Premier League side.
Jun 1, 08:24
Jurgen Klopp takes to the field ahead of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid on May 26, 2018
Real Madrid 'target Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp'
Real Madrid reportedly identify Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp as a possible replacement for Zinedine Zidane, who left the Bernabeu on Thursday.
Jun 1, 08:12
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Arsene Wenger 'favourite to replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid'
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is the bookmakers' favourite to succeed Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid head coach.
May 31, 21:32
Mauricio Pochettino during the Champions League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Report: Mauricio Pochettino Tottenham Hotspur contract lacks buyout clause
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is believed to have no buyout clause in his new contract amid reports linking him to the vacant Real Madrid job.
May 31, 20:27
Zinedine Zidane prior to Real Madrid's Champions League final clash against Liverpool at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev
Guillem Balague blames player comments on Zinedine Zidane Real Madrid exit
Guillem Balague claims that Zinedine Zidane left Real Madrid due in part to comments made by Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale after the Champions League final.
May 31, 20:17
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Laurent Blanc 'new favourite' for Chelsea job
Former France boss Laurent Blanc reportedly emerges as the new frontrunner to replace Antonio Conte as Chelsea's next head coach.
May 31, 14:55
Zinedine Zidane prior to Real Madrid's Champions League final clash against Liverpool at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev
Real Madrid players pay tribute to departing manager Zinedine Zidane
Several Real Madrid players take to social media to thank Zinedine Zidane for his services to the La Liga club, following his departure on Thursday.
May 31, 14:32
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane at the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid on May 28,.2016
Zinedine Zidane announces Real Madrid departure
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane announces his decision to leave the club.
May 31, 11:14
Zinedine Zidane prior to Real Madrid's Champions League final clash against Liverpool at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev
Pep Guardiola: "Zinedine Zidane has done a spectacular job"
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola describes Real Madrid's achievement of winning three successive Champions League crowns as "spectacular".
May 30, 16:07
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on May 26, 2018
Manchester United 'to push forward with £122m Gareth Bale bid'
Manchester United are reportedly ready to push forward with a £122m bid for Real Madrid winger and Champions League final hero Gareth Bale.
May 30, 08:19
Zinedine Zidane scoring his wonder goal in the 2002 Champions League final against Bayer Leverkusen
Top 5 Champions League goals of all time - #2
Sports Mole's countdown of the top five Champions League goals of all time continues with number two - Zinedine Zidane's volley against Bayer Leverkusen.
May 29, 17:10
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on May 26, 2018
Top 5 Champions League goals of all time
Following Gareth Bale's overhead kick against Liverpool in the Champions League goal, Sports Mole ranks the top five goals in Champions League history.
May 29, 17:09
Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the Cristiano Ronaldo Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on May 26, 2018
Cristiano Ronaldo absent from Real Madrid kit launch
Cristiano Ronaldo's absence from Real Madrid's official kit launch adds fuel to rumours linking him with a move away from the club.
May 29, 14:51
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Real Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna on January 21, 2018
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale becomes Manchester United's main objective"?
Manchester United reportedly make signing Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale the club's 'main objective' for the summer transfer window.
May 29, 11:38
Carles Puyol playing for Barcelona
Carles Puyol 'furious over Real Madrid Champions League win'
Former Barcelona centre-back Carles Puyol admits that he is "furious" over Real Madrid's Champions League victory on Saturday night.
May 28, 17:51
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Real Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna on January 21, 2018
Chelsea 'join chase to sign Real Madrid's Gareth Bale'
Chelsea reportedly plan to rival Manchester United for the services of Real Madrid's Gareth Bale.
May 28, 08:11
Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Zinedine Zidane: "Cristiano Ronaldo will stay with Real Madrid"
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane does not want talk of Cristiano Ronaldo potentially leaving the club to overshadow Saturday night's latest Champions League success.
May 27, 19:56
Neymar wearing Beats headphones IN A PSG SHIRT
Real Madrid 'may sell Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale to buy Neymar'
Guillem Balague believes that Real Madrid may consider selling both Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in order to fund the signing of Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain.
May 27, 15:17
Gareth Bale in Real Madrid training ahead of the Champions League final on May 25, 2018
Ryan Giggs: 'Gareth Bale happy at Real Madrid'
Wales manager Ryan Giggs believes that Gareth Bale is happy at Real Madrid despite speculation linking him with a move away due to a lack of game time this season.
May 27, 13:59
Loris Karius apologises following Liverpool's defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League final
Loris Karius: 'I lost Liverpool the game'
Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius speaks out on his two errors in the Champions League final against Real Madrid in Kiev on Saturday night.
May 27, 09:46
Zinedine Zidane watches on during the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Leganes on January 24, 2018
Karembeu: 'Zinedine Zidane would be best Real Madrid manager ever with UCL win'
Former Real Madrid player Christian Karembeu claims that Zinedine Zidane would become the best Real Madrid manager ever with a third successive Champions League win.
May 26, 18:56
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