If he is not successful, Jose Mourinho will be on the bench in June, I am sure. Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is No 1 choice to replace Sarri as manager; Mauricio Pochettino has also been sounded out regarding managerial vacancy … During his playing career, Zidane was one of Real's key 'Galacticos', a label given to the expensive players signed by Perez during his first spell as president in the early to mid-2000s.In 2001, Real paid Juventus a then world record fee of £45.8m for the midfielder, who had won the World Cup and European Championship.Zidane helped Real win the league in 2003 and was named Fifa world player of the year for a third time.But perhaps his defining moment for the club came during the 2002 Champions League final, when he scored a stunning volley to give his side a 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen at Hampden Park.He retired from football after the 2006 World Cup final, when he was sent off in extra time for headbutting Italy's Marco Materazzi in the chest.David Beckham, who played alongside Zidane at Real, thinks his former team-mate will be a big hit. Serie A champions Juventus have sacked manager Maurizio Sarri after just one year in charge. Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets T&Cs apply.

Thank you very much. "Before Sunday's clash, Lopetegui had insisted he was not concerned about his future.

"It is an important day for me, it's an emotional day, even more emotional than the day I signed as a player for the club.
What the press say doesn't help me to win or improve my team, we're trying to prepare for a game which will be very demanding for us. "I'm focused on my work as a coach which is trying to help the team improve. Real have failed to win in the league since beating Espanyol on Sept. 22, losing to Sevilla, Alaves, Levante and drawing with Atletico Madrid before Sunday's 5-1 thrashing by … The plan was for Lopetegui to lead Spain throughout the tournament, then bolt for Madrid. "Zidane was a terrific player, but his managerial experience is zero," Toshack told BBC Radio Wales.

Julen Lopetegui Argote (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxulen lopeˈteɣi aɾˈɣote]; born 28 August 1966) is a Spanish former footballer who played as a goalkeeper, and the current Ourexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights.

"This decision, adopted from the highest level of responsibility, aims to change the dynamics of the first team, when all the objectives of this season are still achievable. Carlo Ancelotti was relieved of his duties as Real Madrid manager on Monday after failing to bring a major trophy to the Bernabeu this season.. "Benitez may be loved in Liverpool and Valencia, but his reputation as a manager has diminished in his past two jobs - at Napoli and Real.Having won the Champions League at Anfield and the Uefa Cup with Valencia, he won the Coppa Italia in his first season at Napoli, but things soured in his second and final campaign.The Serie A side failed to qualify for the Champions League despite the big-money signings of Gonzalo Higuain, Jose Maria Callejon, Raul Albiol and Dries Mertens, while Benitez was criticised for his rotation policy and stubborn adherence to a 4-2-3-1 formation.The former Liverpool boss boasts a trophy-laden CV, including the Europa League from his short spell at Chelsea and both the Club World Cup and Italian Super Cup at Inter Milan.That may tempt other Premier League clubs to turn to a man whose family home is still in Liverpool.West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan said Benitez was The former Chelsea, Porto and Inter Milan boss was linked with a return to Real as the pressure built on Benitez.The Portuguese guided the club to the league title in 2012, but there were reports his relationship with There will inevitably be continued talk of Mourinho and Manchester United, but Louis van Gaal remains the Old Trafford manager for now.

The Galacticos were beaten 5-1 by bitter rivals Barcelona on Sunday and … Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. "A man that has been the best at a game we all love taking over a club that myself and many more people love.
"Former Real manager John Toshack feels the appointment of Zidane is a risky move.