OT: Zidane steps down from Real Madrid

Submitted by GoBlueinEugene on

So.... that was unexpected. In the greatest coaching mic drop we have seen in some time, Zinedine Zidane, known to most casual soccer fans for the head butt that got him a red card in the 2006 World Cup final, has resigned as manager of Real Madrid, just a few days after they won their third consecutive Champions League. He was only at the helm for three years, making his trophy case that much more impressive. Can't think of a recent American sports equivalent, though I hope my fellow mgobloggers can chime in. 

 

 

BBC full coverage: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44315700

 

 

MacMarauder

June 1st, 2018 at 9:27 AM ^

This reminds me of Nico Rosberg retiring five days after winning the F1 championship.  Someone at the very top of their sport stepping down out of nowhere.