Zinedine Zidane

Although called the 'Beautiful game', football often has seen ugly scenes

French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet came under fire on Monday as he was forced to apologise for what he dubbed his own "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team.

Former Uruguay international midfielder Fabian O'Neill, once hailed by Zinedine Zidane as "the most talented player" he'd ever seen, died Sunday after a long battle with alcoholism

As a matter of fact, the FIFA World Cup has witnessed its fair share of controversial moments. Here we look at five controversial moments that took place in the tournament's history.

Karim Benzema is the overwhelming favourite to win the men's Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday and thereby become the first Frenchman to claim the most prestigious individual prize in football since Zinedine Zidane almost quarter of a century ago.

French champions Paris Saint-Germain are near to reaching an agreement for Zinedine Zidane to replace Mauricio Pochettino as coach, French media reported on Friday.

The five metre (16 feet) high bronze showing Zinedine Zidane in confrontation with Italian defender Marco Materazzi was put up for less than four weeks on the Doha seafront in 2013

Speaking to ANI, Rohit Sharma revealed his favourite footballer and also opened up about an El Clasico experience in 2020.

Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers and Ajax coach Erik ten Hag have also been linked to take over as Manchester United's new manager.

Former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos signed a two-year contract with French club Paris Saint-Germain.

Carlo Ancelotti has been named the new Real Madrid coach for next three seasons after last week's resignation of Zinedine Zidane.

Zinedine Zidane said he resigned as Real Madrid manager because he felt the Spanish club no longer had any faith in him.

David Alaba will be presented as a Real Madrid player after UEFA Euro 2020.

Juventus have sacked coach Andrea Pirlo after a single season in charge

Zinedine Zidane's departure comes at the end of a disappointing season for Real Madrid, as they finished trophyless for the first time in 11 years.

Although called the 'Beautiful game', football often has seen ugly scenes

French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet came under fire on Monday as he was forced to apologise for what he dubbed his own "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team.

Former Uruguay international midfielder Fabian O'Neill, once hailed by Zinedine Zidane as "the most talented player" he'd ever seen, died Sunday after a long battle with alcoholism

As a matter of fact, the FIFA World Cup has witnessed its fair share of controversial moments. Here we look at five controversial moments that took place in the tournament's history.

Karim Benzema is the overwhelming favourite to win the men's Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday and thereby become the first Frenchman to claim the most prestigious individual prize in football since Zinedine Zidane almost quarter of a century ago.

French champions Paris Saint-Germain are near to reaching an agreement for Zinedine Zidane to replace Mauricio Pochettino as coach, French media reported on Friday.

The five metre (16 feet) high bronze showing Zinedine Zidane in confrontation with Italian defender Marco Materazzi was put up for less than four weeks on the Doha seafront in 2013

Speaking to ANI, Rohit Sharma revealed his favourite footballer and also opened up about an El Clasico experience in 2020.

Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers and Ajax coach Erik ten Hag have also been linked to take over as Manchester United's new manager.

Former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos signed a two-year contract with French club Paris Saint-Germain.

Carlo Ancelotti has been named the new Real Madrid coach for next three seasons after last week's resignation of Zinedine Zidane.

Zinedine Zidane said he resigned as Real Madrid manager because he felt the Spanish club no longer had any faith in him.

David Alaba will be presented as a Real Madrid player after UEFA Euro 2020.

Juventus have sacked coach Andrea Pirlo after a single season in charge

Zinedine Zidane's departure comes at the end of a disappointing season for Real Madrid, as they finished trophyless for the first time in 11 years.