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In the last few weeks, as Bale’s behaviour has wavered and the criticism increased, Zidane has become his staunchest defender. (Reuters/Javier Barbancho)

Defiant Bale down but not out at Real Madrid

Two seasons on he remains but Madrid face PSG again at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday, with the Welshman’s future still in doubt

Wales’ Gareth Bale celebrates. (Reuters/Rebecca Naden)

Bale’s latest act of rebellion poses new problem for Zidane

Again, Bale has stirred the nest. Again, Zidane’s patience will be tested.

League of champions: Money and support were given to Olympique Lyonnaise Féminin long before other clubs took women’s football seriously. They have become leaders in the sport’s current revolution. (David Ramos/Getty Images)

Lyon’s roar will be remembered

Dominating at a pivotal time in the sport, Olympique Lyonnaise Féminin will go down as the first of its kind

The signing of Pogba was meant to signal United’s return to the elite. (Carl Recine/Reuters)

Stage set for Pogba to prove his worth to Man Utd

Nearly three years on, United can feel they have still to receive sufficient bang for the bucks they paid to Juventus for Pogba

Zidane coming back, with only 11 games left in La Liga and almost nothing to play for, is a surprise, particularly after he left on the incredible high of yet another European triumph. (Reuters)

Zizou back at Real Madrid

Zinedine Zidane has made a shock return to Real Madrid following confirmation of Santiago Solari’s sacking on Monday

Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s first two months as caretaker manager have rekindled memories of Manchester United’s glorious past. (Reuters/Scott Heppell)

Solskjær has Molde owners’ support to land full-time Man Utd job

United are going through the process of seeking a permanent replacement for Jose Mourinho

Club influences aside, Modric would be a worthy winner, even if he lacks the incredible statistics of Ronaldo and Messi.(Tony Gentile/Reuters)

Modric tipped to end Ronaldo and Messi era of Ballon d’Or

Ronaldo and Messi have dominated the award for the last decade, claiming it five times each, but the expectation is that a new name will be read out

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was crucified by the public according to the author

Balance of power shifts in La Liga

Julen Lopetegui has big boots to fill, Messi hopes big signings will pay off and Atlético snaps at top two’s heels

Zidane coming back, with only 11 games left in La Liga and almost nothing to play for, is a surprise, particularly after he left on the incredible high of yet another European triumph. (Reuters)

Zidane announces shock Real exit

Zidane made the announcement at the capital club’s Valdebebas training ground on Tuesday evening

He says it himself: Even though Trump is not on the ballot, he is at the heart of the 2018 vote. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP)

Reds vs Real: The key battles

Where this weekend’s Liverpool-Madrid Champions League final in Ukraine will be won and lost

After initially taking treatment

Messi strike helps 10-man Barca earn draw as Ronaldo goes off injured

​Lionel Messi weaved his magic to keep 10-man Barcelona’s unbeaten season alive as a 2-2 draw at the Camp Nou

Zidane coming back, with only 11 games left in La Liga and almost nothing to play for, is a surprise, particularly after he left on the incredible high of yet another European triumph. (Reuters)

Zidane hopeful Ronaldo will be fit for Champions League final

Ronaldo appeared to sustain a knock to his ankle as he bundled home a 14th-minute equaliser for Real at the Camp Nou

Liverpool’s early FA Cup exit has given Klopp’s men the bonus of extra rest and rehabilitation after a gruelling festive schedule and before returning to Champions League action next month. (John Sibley/Reuters)

Beautiful, reckless Liverpool give us a dream final

Real Madrid has Ronaldo and huge experience but the electric frenzy that is Liverpool has Salah

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‘You have to suffer’ – Zidane hails gritty Real win

Real are now on the brink of a third consecutive Champions League triumph, and 13th overall in Europe’s premier tournament

Record-breaker Ronaldo lauded after ‘most beautiful goal’ buries Juve

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a record-breaking goal and a stunning overhead bicycle kick to bury Juventus 3-0 in a rematch of last year’s final.

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Zidane threatened with suspension

French football legend Zinedine Zidane has been threatened with suspension because he has not validated his coaching badge.

Zidane to be Real’s new sports director

Media reports have said Zinedine Zidane, who currently works as an adviser to Real Madrid’s president, will be its new sports director.

Man City get go-ahead to talk to Kaka

Manchester City’s pursuit of Kaka intensified with an increased offer and permission granted to negotiate directly with the AC Milan star on Thursday.

Divided loyalties

When Fredi Kanoute decided to play for Mali he did so with the kind of talk that would make Frantz Fanon and other black thinkers sit up and take note. ”Though I am French, born…

Kaka is simply the best

Brazil and AC Milan’s Kaka has simply been the outstanding footballer of 2007 and proved that claim by winning the Fifa player of the year award on Monday to add to his European…