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Zinedine Zidane will make his comeback at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid. The former Real coach will play a charity match on March 23.
The months and years have passed, and it has now been almost three years since Zinedine Zidane left Real Madrid. Player of the Merengue club before becoming its coach, the French world champion has left his mark on the recent history of Real, including this historic hat-trick in the Champions League between 2016 and 2018. Tired, “Zizou” was then left and returned between 2019 and 2021 before making the decision to leave again. Without a club since then, he takes advantage of his free time to engage in various activities. On March 23, he will return to Madrid.
A big return to the pitch of the Santiago Bernabeu, the legendary Real Madrid stadium which has just had a makeover. And if Zinedine Zidane is going to put on his crampons again, it will be for a good cause since he will play the Corazon Classic, a charity match intended to raise funds for the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and the sustainability of socio-economic projects. athletes of the Real Madrid Foundation. The two teams that will play next Saturday at 12 p.m. will be Real Madrid Leyendas and FC Porto Vintage. A match between football legends.
Forgotten resentment
The reappearance of Zinedine Zidane is in any case seen as a new act of reconciliation between him and Real Madrid. On his site, A.S. thus recalled the words that the Frenchman had used to justify his departure in 2021: “ I’m leaving because I feel that the club no longer gives me the confidence I need, it doesn’t offer me the support to build something in the medium or long term. I know football and I know the demands of a club like Madrid, I know that when you don’t win, you have to leave. But one very important thing has been forgotten here. Everything I built on a daily basis has been forgotten. »
A little resentment that now seems to belong to the past. The media notably mentioned the presence of “ ZZ » a little over a year ago during the presentation of the 2022 Ballon d’Or won by Karim Benzema, in front of Madrid supporters. One thing seems certain; football lovers present on March 23 at the Bernabeu will not fail to enjoy the few gestures from elsewhere with which Zinedine Zidane should reward them.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
