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Jude Bellingham inspired by Zinedine Zidane as he takes Real’s number five shirt

The England midfielder asked Jesus Vallejo to give up the number for him.

The Independent UK

Real Madrid's shirt numbers after Jude Bellingham signing drops Harry Kane transfer hint

Real Madrid will prioritise the signings of strikers after completing the transfer of Jude Bellingham with the No.9 shirt free amid Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe links

Daily Mirror

Jude Bellingham reveals Liverpool "factor" in Real Madrid transfer decision

England midfielder Jude Bellingham has been unveiled as a Real Madrid player and spoke to the media after his big-money move from Borussia Dortmund was made official

Daily Mirror

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Jude Bellingham paying 'homage' to Zidane with Madrid No. 5 shirt

NEW DELHI: During his presentation as a new signing for Real Madrid, Jude Bellingham expressed his desire to honour the legendary Zinedine Zidane by wearing the number five shirt.

The Times of India

Jude Bellingham wants to pay ‘homage’ to Zinedine Zidane with No5 shirt at Real Madrid

The teenager has opted to move away from his usual No22 shirt

Evening Standard

Jude Bellingham takes iconic Real Madrid shirt number as he's unveiled at Bernabeu

The 19-year-old England international has joined the Spanish giants on a six-year contract after three years in Germany with Borussia Dortmund, for whom he played 132 times

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe's shirt number options at Real Madrid with first choice unavailable

Kylian Mbappe looks set to join Real Madrid this summer but his desire to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo will not be possible after the iconic No. 7 shirt was handed to Vinicius

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Will Ilkay Gundogan’s big-game mastery power another Manchester City triumph?

Ilkay Gundogan has routinely stepped up in the business end of tournaments during his seven seasons with City. If he can summon his best in the Champions League final against Inter Milan, his team will have an excellent shot at winning a historic treble

The Hindu

Zinedine Zidane makes PSG feelings clear as former Real Madrid boss eyes new job

Zinedine Zidane has been out of work since 2021 with the former Real Madrid boss having been consistently linked with a move to PSG since

Daily Mirror

Jude Bellingham to become the eighth Brit to play for Real Madrid

David Beckham and Gareth Bale are just two players from these shores to turn out at the Bernabeu.

The Independent UK

‘Thanks, honestly’: Karim Benzema leaves Real Madrid with legacy secure

After 353 goals in 647 matches for the Spanish club, the France forward has proved he is one of the best to ever play the game

The Guardian - UK

Paul Lambert on learning German, Zidane brief and Dortmund Champions League win

Paul Lambert made footballing history 26 years ago today as the fulcrum of the Borussia Dortmund team

The National (Scotland)

Paul Lambert found out he held British football record on THE CHASE as Bradley Walsh question caught him napping

Lambert was the first British person ever to win a European Cup with a foreign club but he didn't know it until he watched The Chase one dinnertime.

Daily Record

Kyle Walker jokes Man City star has turned into 'prime Zidane' ahead of Real Madrid showdown

Manchester City are ready for the Champions League semi-final second leg against Real Madrid, with Kyle Walker hyping up the form of captain Ilkay Gundogan in the build-up

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Manchester Evening News

Cristiano Ronaldo told his Zinedine Zidane wish will rest on one key factor

Ronaldo is reportedly urging his club Al-Nassr to tempt Zidane to join as manager

Football London

Cristiano Ronaldo makes 'unusual' Zinedine Zidane request after Chelsea next manager talk

Chelsea news as Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants rumoured Blues target Zinedine Zidane to join him at Al-Nassr after the departure of Rudi Garcia from the Saudi Pro League side

Daily Mirror

Thierry Henry forgets Lionel Messi and Arsenal legends with remarkable Kevin De Bruyne praise

Thierry Henry, who played alongside the likes of Lionel Messi, Patrick Vieira and Zinedine Zidane, coached Kevin De Bruyne during his time as Belgium's assistant manager

Liverpool Echo

I never thought I'd say anything like this - but Liverpool have just found an upgrade on Thiago

John Aldridge discusses the Champions League race and Trent Alexander-Arnold in part two of his weekly Liverpool column

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Liverpool Echo

Sir Alex Ferguson left Steven Gerrard 'hurt' after controversial Liverpool claim Zinedine Zidane slammed

Sir Alex Ferguson twice tried to lure Steven Gerrard away from Liverpool to Manchester United

Daily Record

Nikola Katic flattened by headbutt as former Rangers star victim of Granit Xhaka's raging brother

He moved to FC Zurich in the Swiss League last year and was at the centre of a truly bizarre incident.

Daily Mirror

Man Utd news: Casemiro involved in Bruno Fernandes spat as Harry Kane drops transfer hint

Manchester United moved a step closer to sealing their return to the Champions League with a slender victory against Aston Villa whilst the race to complete an Old Trafford takeover continues

Daily Mirror

Zinedine Zidane makes decision on returning to football management after Man Utd snub

Zinedine Zidane is keen for a return to football management after a two-year absence but it is unlikely he will be moving back to Real Madrid for a third stint in charge

Football London

Joe Cole warns Mauricio Pochettino of Chelsea 'problem' after hardline Gary Neville stance

Chelsea news: Mauricio Pochettino given warning over what to expect at Stamford Bridge ahead of managerial appointment.

Daily Mirror

Full guest list as UEFA's Council of Wise Men host first meeting including Gareth Bale

UEFA have held a meeting with some of Europe's finest brains as Zinedine Zidane, Gareth Bale and Jose Mourinho were among those to discuss aspects of the game such as VAR and the handball law

Football London

Pundits disagree on Ange Postecoglou verdict as Chelsea consider Celtic boss as new manager

Chelsea have narrowed their manager search down to a final three candidates in Mauricio Pochettino, Burnley head coach Vincent Kompany and Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou

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