Real fan Nadal salutes ‘good, humble’ Zidane
Real Madrid fan Rafael Nadal said he was sorry that Zinedine Zidane had quit as coach of the European champions but hailed the Frenchman as a "good, humble person".
Real Madrid’s French coach Zinedine Zidane leaves after announcing his resignation in Madrid on May 31, 2018. Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said today he was leaving the Spanish giants in a surprise move announced just days after winning the Champions League for the third year in a row. / AFP PHOTO / PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU
Zidane stunned football on Thursday by quitting as Real coach just five days after leading them to the Champions League title.
“It’s tough to accept that he’s leaving,” said Nadal on the sidelines of the French Open where he is chasing an 11th title.
“He is a great coach who had a lot of success with the team. He is a good, humble person who represents the right values.
“He is the perfect example of how someone who has been successful does the everyday things normally without saying negative things about the club, players, referees.
“Zinedine is always smiling even in the difficult moments, so thanks to him for always setting the right examples.”
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