Zinedine Zidane stepped down as Real Madrid manager on Thursday less than a week after claiming his third consecutive UEFA Champions League title in the role.
The shock announcement was rumoured when a snap press conference was called Thursday, with Frenchman Zidane subsequently confirming his resignation, per Spanish football writer Dermot Corrigan:
Dermot CorriganZidane has resigned as Madrid coach confirmed. "I've taken the decision to not continue next year as Real Madrid coach."
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