Zidane: 'Winning the Champions League three years in a row can't be luck'

What do you think of psg's ability to manage?

Never say never, especially when you're coaching. When I was playing, I could pick and go to most clubs. But as a coach, I don't have 50 options, I only have two or three potential berths. If I go back to work at club level, I want to win with that club, and that's what I've said humbly.

- There were rumors that he was contacted by Man Utd. What do you think about this?

- I understand, but I'm not fluent in English. I know that many coaches do not need to speak native language still complete the task, but I work in a different way. There are many accompanying factors, it is a global context, and I know what I need to win.

- What is your desire now?

- I still want to be a coach. But I want to go where I can master the project.

- How about being a French coach?

- Sure. I hope one day can lead France. When? That does not depend on me. But I haven't finished work with "Les Bleus". I want to win the title of the same French, as the coach. I was summoned to the national team when I was a player, and that was the best thing that happened to me. Really, it is the pinnacle of my career. With such moments and now the coach, France always printed in my mind.

- What do you think about the chance to succeed if Didier Deschamps succeed?

- I do not know. But that will be done, by someone, and at some point. When I said I wanted to lead the France, I just assumed that. Currently, the legal shapes the team, with clear goals. And when the opportunity comes, I will be there and try to take it. Again, it doesn't depend on me. My highest desire is to lead France. This is the place to keep my best memories.

- Many people say that he was fortunate to win three Champions League championships consecutively with Real. What do you think?

- The Champions League champion is never lucky. It is a difficult work, and it is even more difficult to win three times in a row. I worked crazy. The players trust me, and I trust them. When the championship, I was not surprised because the whole team devoted themselves.

- Which final is the most meaningful to you?

- The victory over Juventus in 2018 is the most complete match. Also because the opponent is Juventus, where I cannot win the Champions League while playing professionally.

- What did you say to the players at the two finals?

- When I returned to the dressing room, I let the players rest. They need to recover. Talking for 15 minutes does not help anything. My words are not received, or ineffective.

- In your opinion, the Champions League or La Liga is harder?

- The Champions League championship is wonderful, but the most difficult and most beautiful thing after the season is to win La Liga. The title of Champions League is very prestigious, many people dream of, but the La Liga champion is also very difficult. We can only be crowned if efforts every training session, every day, each match. Winning a double La Liga and Champions League - in 2017, therefore, is a proud achievement.

- How do you manage the squad with many stars at Real?

- I used to have experiences like them, so it was quite helpful. But above all, you should not value yourself more than the players. You should not make them uncomfortable. I don't have such a big ego. I used to work with many players or coaches with a big ego, and wanted to be more important than the rest of the members.

- How is the relationship between you and Real?

- I can go to the Bernabeu whenever I want. They reserve a area for me. My children and friends also like that. I was also at Stade de France to watch the Champions League final against Liverpool.

- How do you feel about the performance of Karim Benzema last season?

- I consider Benzema as my brother. We still text each other. I was not surprised about what he was doing, because I understood Benzema's ability. He is wonderful. Does Benzema win the Golden Ball this season? Not only me, but the whole world has the answer.

How did you feel about winning the Ballon d'Or?

- I was honored in 1998 at the age of 26, after winning the World Cup. At that time, I was the best player in the world and everything was beautiful. But then everything was disaster. After winning the World Cup, you want to relax, rest and I did so. It's hard to find my form, and I have to pay the price. 1998 was the year when I was in the highest form, and 1999-2000 was the most beautiful season, not only in the individual aspect, but also in France.

- Why did you decide to join Real 2001?

- I have just turned 29 and Real is a missing piece in my career. I need to be motivated, a new challenge. So is Florentino Perez.

- There is anecdote Perez wrote a message to invite him to Real on the napkin. How really damaged?

- We sat together at a large table in Monaco, and he gave me a scarf of the message "Do you want to go to Real?". And I wrote "yes" on that towel. Until now, I still wonder why I answered Perez in English.

- Why did you choose the number 5 shirt at Real at that time?

- When I arrived at Madrid, Perez said that the team was only empty at the number 5, and I replied that there was no problem. But that number 5 brought me a lot. I have five years playing for Juventus, then the last five years with Real. There are unbelievable things associated with that number in life. I contributed to the five Champions League championships with Real. When I arrived at the hotel, I was usually on the fifth floor. There are really special things.

- How do you evaluate the phase into the net of Leverkusen in the 2002 Champions League final?

I don't know if it's the best table of my career, maybe. But to say this is one of the most important tables is also true. I need to win the first Champions League of my career, and show my influence for Real in the important game.

Roberto Carlos's cross is not very beautiful, but towards my position, and everything ends great. It was the ball that only took place once in a lifetime. I tried to make such an invisible shot in some ads, but were not successful. I could not do it in the match against Leverkusen anymore.

- The journey at the 2006 World Cup is not closed as expected. What do you think?

I got a concussion after I scored in a 1/8 meeting Spain. I got swelled in my thigh and hardly one knows about it. The doctors did a trauma check and asked me to take the Brazilian final meeting. I say, "No way." They do everything they can, and I do my best to fight, every game can be my last fight, and I want to enjoy every second of it."

What about the finals and the head hit on Marco Materazzi's chest?

It's not the best French game, and personally, my mom was tired that day, and she was on the phone with my sister many times on the day, and I know she wasn't well, everything wasn't very serious, but I was worried. Materazzi offended my sister, who was taking care of my mother, and I was insulted many times and nothing happened. But that day, I had more feelings and things happened. I'm not proud, but I have to admit, it's part of my journey, the story of my life, which is why I'm not finished with the French recruits, I don't want to close everything like that.

How's your feeling when you're at 50-6?

I want to enjoy everything and I love my life. I'm an outsider and do what I like, if I think too much, there's a chance you're going to screw things up, I'm doing everything from my heart and everything that's going well and I'm always looking after myself. Everything is part of my life, and so is my wife, we live in the old fashion.