French football v the far right: how Mbappé and Les Bleus stood up to extremism
Kylian Mbappé and Marcus Thuram enraged sections of the press when they denounced extremists in France’s election. Other famous French footballers have been there before
March 2024
Some people are on the plinth … an XI of football statues – in pictures
Following the emergence of Harry Kane’s statue which has been kept in storage for years, we take a look at others who have been honoured – with mixed results
January 2023
French Football Federation president steps back in wake of Zidane remarks
French FA president apologises for Zidane comments after backlash
April 2022
From cat lover Le Pen to far right’s red card: French election in five moments
Far-right politician booted out of Zinedine Zidane’s football club
November 2021
PSG give Pochettino their backing and say no talks held with Zidane
The PSG sporting director, Leonardo, has insisted that the club have not met with Zinédine Zidane and remain behind the manager, Mauricio Pochettino
May 2021
Zidane reveals he quit Real Madrid because he felt undermined by club
Sportblog
Managerial carousel mirrors the desperate crisis enveloping Europe’s elite clubs
Jonathan Wilson
Zinedine Zidane’s departure from Real Madrid seems to suit both parties
Real Madrid confirm departure of Zinedine Zidane as manager
'Campeones!': Atlético Madrid celebrate La Liga title after Suárez seals win – video
La Liga: Atlético aim to hold off Real Madrid as title race goes to wire – video
Real Madrid are the great survivors, as Chelsea could find to their cost
April 2021
Sportblog
Clásico conquerors complete Zidane’s latest comeback for Real Madrid
Liverpool’s Klopp says referee treated Mané unfairly in defeat by Real Madrid
December 2020
Zinedine Zidane does it again as Real Madrid pull back from the brink
Sportblog
Zidane has shaky grip on Real Madrid job as he enters decisive week
November 2020
'The greatest idol': football world pays tribute to Diego Maradona – video
Leeds' Marcelo Bielsa makes Fifa shortlist for men's manager of the year
