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Zidane resigns as Real Madrid coach

Published : 31 May 2018, 20:45

DF News Desk

Real Madrid's head coach Zidane is thrown into the air by players during the celebration at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, on May 27, 2018. File Photo Xinhua.

Zinedine Zidane says he is stepping down as Real Madrid boss, five days after leading them to a third straight Champions League triumph, claiming the club needs "a different voice", reported British Broadcasting Corporation.

Zidane told a news conference that "everything changes" and "that's why I took this decision", said the BBC report.

He leaves having guided the Spanish club to three successive Champions League titles and one La Liga success since taking over in January 2016, said the report.

"I love this club," said the former legendary footballer of France, adding, “what I think is that this team needs to continue winning but I think it needs a change, a different voice, another methodology.”

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