Mauricio Pochettino has quelled rumours of an arranged meeting between Real Madrid legends Zinedine Zidane and David Beckham, insisting it was pure 'coincidence' that brought them together.
Pochettino has been linked with the manager's role at Madrid ever since Zidane's shock departure last summer, and was seen having dinner with the Frenchman and Beckham at restaurant in central London.
However, speaking to the Mirror, the Argentine has poured cold water over the suggestion it was prearranged, instead claiming him and his Tottenham assistant Jesus Perez were as surprised as anyone to see two of football's greatest at the restaurant.