Michael Owen compares Brahim Diaz’s UCL goal to Lionel Messi's as Jude Bellingham shouts out
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Zinedine Zidane could be making his long-awaited return to coaching.
The former Real Madrid boss last managed a team in 2021 but has hinted that he’s eager to get back to it.
As noted by Football Espana, Zizou was asked about coaching in Italy, when he hinted that he missed being on the bench.
"Why not? Anything can happen, but at the moment, I’m doing something else. I am sure that I will return to the bench, I would like to coach again."
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With the French legend finally addressing his absence from a management role, Sports Brief looks at five clubs he could potentially take charge of.
A former player of the Italian side, Zizou would jump at the chance to coach the team.
The former French international played 212 games for the Old Lady, and credits ex-coach Marcello Lippi for believing in him and giving him a chance to play.
Juvefc.com spoke to a confidant of Zidane, who admitted that the club was very special to him.
"Zidane would return to Juventus on foot and would only coach the Bianconeri, the French national team, or Bayern Munich," he said.
Following the news that Thomas Tuchel would be relieved of his duties at the end of the season, the hunt has been on for a new manager of the Bundesliga champions.
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FootballWhile Xabi Alonso is on top of that wishlist, Zidane is also a strong contender.
The Frenchman views Bayern as a big institution like Madrid and would love to manage the side.
Zizou’s former teammate, Christophe Dugarry, recently shared that he felt the German club were a good fit for the former Los Blancos manager, GOAL reported.
It seems just a matter of time before Mauricio Pochettino is relieved of his duties at the Blues.
The English side are 11th in the English Premier League and lost the Carabao Cup final to Liverpool. While they are still in the running for the FA Cup, their lack of consistency doesn’t inspire confidence.
Zidane has been linked with the Londoners before, The Mirror noted, before Frank Lampard was brought back to the club.
It’s a bitter pill to swallow for any fan of the Anfield-based side, but Jurgen Klopp will be stepping down at the end of the season.
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FootballThe German has shot down suggestions that he will make a U-turn on his decision, even if the club win four trophies this season.
Zidane has previously shot down moves to the Premier League but is reportedly tempted by the Liverpool post, Football365 noted.
The club's rich legacy is one factor that could lead him to choose the Reds.
The French legend has been linked with the Old Trafford post for nearly a decade.
While Erik ten Hag is currently in charge of the side, the Dutchman has lost the confidence of some players and could be replaced by the end of the season.
The only factor that stopped Zidane from a job in the EPL before was the language barrier, but that appears to be a thing of the past.
In December 2023, it was reported that Zizou had been taking English lessons for months, possibly because he was interested in a post abroad.
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FootballSports Brief reported how Zidane was a favourite to replace Tuchel at the helm of Bayern Munich.
The German club announced the manager would be relieved of his duties at the end of the season.
Zidane has not managed a club since 2021, when he was still in charge of La Liga side, Real Madrid.