There have been a number of famous football selfies in recent years from Francesco Totti taking one during Roma's game against Lazio to Sergio Aguero's posing alongside former British Prime Minister David Cameron. However, none have come close to amassing such a plethora of footballing stars as the one posted by Brazilian icon Kaka on Thursday....read
Iker Casillas has backed Real Madrid and their manager Zinedine Zidane to come back stronger following recent disappointing results.
Real Madrid will hope to bounce back from a disastrous week as they look to kickstart their La Liga campaign when they host Las Palmas at the Bernabeu. Follow all the action as it happens.
PETE JENSON: Two defeats in four games has left major question marks over Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane. Here, Sportsmail looks at the five biggest problems facing the club.
Zinedine Zidane says he is not concerned by Real Madrid's level of performance against Tottenham but admits the Premier League side were 'superior' in every aspect on Wednesday night.
Team-mates Luka Modric and Marcelo were caught having a furious exchange on the pitch as Real Madrid fell to a shock 2-1 loss to newly-promoted Girona at the Montilivi on Sunday.
PETE JENSON: The last time they started this badly things ended badly too. The team won nothing and Jose Mourinho lost his job. Zidane still has credit in the bank but Spurs could change that.
Real Madrid go to Wembley on Wednesday to face Tottenham after a disappointing defeat by Girona, which left them eight points off the lead in La Liga.
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane will prepare his team as normal for Sunday's game at Girona despite fears the La Liga match could be postponed. The game may be called off.
Zinedine Zidane downplayed the importance of being crowned the best coach in the world, but there is no hiding the Real Madrid manager's determination to win the Copa del Rey.
Gareth Bale has not played since late September due to a calf injury and is still fighting his way back to full fitness. Real Madrid face three games in the next seven days.
Real Madrid will not travel far for their Copa del Rey clash with third-tier Fuenlabrada on Thursday. Estadio Fernando Torres is located in the south of Madrid, just 35 kilometres from the Bernabeu.
The Frenchman, who came runner-up to Claudio Ranieri in this category last year, beat fellow finalists Antonio Conte of Chelsea and AC Milan's Massimiliano Allegri.
The Madrid icon has reached incredible heights in the 18 months he's been at the helm, claiming two consecutive Champions League crowns as well as the La Liga title last season.
PETE JENSON AT SANTIAGO BERNABEU: Real Madrid continued to play themselves back into form on Sunday night as they comfortably beat Eibar in La Liga.
Zinedine Zidane has again defended Karim Benzema after criticism that the Real Madrid striker is 'overrated.' The French striker laid on an assist for Marcelo in the 3-0 win over Eibar.
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has welcomed Zinedine Zidane's comment that he was a 'complete player' and said the Real Madrid manager's compliment will give him more confidence.
Hitting back at Lineker, Zidane said: 'For people who know about football to say that, is a disgrace; for me he is the best there is. I don't know if people think the No 9 has to score 50 goals.'
The back-to-back European champions are looking at the one-cap Spanish international following an impressive start to the season in San Sebastian, with his release clause set at £36million.
Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris has paid tribute to Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane for inspiring a generation of footballers in France during his playing career.
Zinedine Zidane hailed Harry Kane as 'a complete player' as Real Madrid prepare to host Tottenham in the Champions League, and the holders have been linked with a big-money swoop for him.
PETE JENSON AT THE COLISEUM ALFONSO PEREZ: Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo warmed up for Tottenham on Tuesday by scoring the goals that set Real Madrid on their way to a 2-1 win.
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said on Friday that he does not know when Gareth Bale will return from his latest calf problem as he faced repeated questions about the Wales star's future.
PETE JENSON IN MADRID: Most people never thought Zinedine Zidane would make it to 100 matches as Real Madrid coach, much less win seven trophies along the way.
Varane has won seven trophies during Zidane's 22-month tenure at the Bernabeu, including a La Liga and two Champions League titles. He credis his manager for helping him improve as a player.
Isco netted a brace as the La Liga holders beat Espanyol 2-0. He has netted three goals in all competitions this season and in the wake of Sunday's victory Zidane lauded his run of form.
KIERAN GILL - THE NUMBERS GAME: In the last two weeks, Gareth Bale has scored two types of goals for Real Madrid – both brilliant for different reasons. Now he's struggling for fitness.
Raphael Varane has committed his future to Real Madrid after signing a long-term new deal with the Spanish giants, which will keep the Frenchman at the Bernabeu until 2022.
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hailed a 'perfect' performance from his side after a brace from Cristiano Ronaldo helped the Champions League holders secure a 3-1 win at Borussia Dortmund.
EXCLUSIVE: Louis Saha played alongside some of the game's biggest names during his time at Manchester United and at international level with France. Here, he picks his best XI of old team-mates.
Zinedine Zidane knows ending a club hoodoo by masterminding a Champions League win at Borussia Dortmund would go a long way towards answering Real Madrid's critics this season.
Zinedine Zidane's men began their European campaign with a 3-0 thrashing of Apoel Nicosia in the opening round of fixtures — and will hope to inflict the same damage on Dortmund.
Madrid suffered a third slip-up and first league defeat of the season so far this season after they were shocked in a 1-0 defeat by Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night.
Zidane has called for patience as Real Madrid battle to climb out of an early-season slump. Real bounced back from their shock 1-0 home defeat to Real Betis by edging home 2-1 at Alaves.
Enzo Zidane played for Madrid's youth teams, including a stint under the orders of his father, for several years before signing a contract with Alaves this off-season.
After a shock home defeat to Real Betis in midweek left Madrid seven points off the pace, they have returned to basics. Zinedine Zidane had his squad doing a heading and volleying exercise.
Real Madrid have renewed various players' contracts in recent weeks and the Frenchman told a news conference that he too has extended his deal, which was set to expire at the end of this season.
Real Madrid need their record signing Gareth Bale to improve, with the Welsh winger drawing criticism from supporters and Spanish media, admits Zinedine Zidane on Saturday.
Zinedine Zidane wants Real Madrid to remain calm and 'not go crazy' in pursuit of goals after their frenzied second-half assault on Levante failed to produce a winner at the Santiago Bernabeu.
It's taken 16 years, but Real Madrid look to have recouped the world record transfer fee they paid for Zinedine Zidane - all thanks to the prize money picked up by the current Bernabeu boss.
Zinedine Zidane was shown a straight red for his infamous headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the 110th minute of the final in Germany 11 years ago, which Italy ended up winning on penalties.
Zinedine Zidane has backed Gareth Bale to succeed at Real Madrid after he was booed by sections of the Bernabeu crowd amid rumours of a summer move to Manchester United.
Zinedine Zidane has insisted Cristiano Ronaldo will not be leaving Real Madrid, saying the Portuguese star is 'delighted with everything he has' at the club.
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo after the star didn't let his standards slip in the friendly victory over Fiorentina on Wednesday.
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hopes he can keep his all-conquering squad intact after watching them begin their LaLiga title defence with a convincing 3-0 win at Deportivo La Coruna.
The Madrid talisman was first booked for taking his shirt off in celebration before receiving a second caution for simulation when going down under pressure from Barca defender Samuel Umtiti.
The Frenchman confirmed that he has agreed a new three-year deal with the European champions, but he has seen up close the speed with which Madrid dispense with coaches who do not deliver.
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says his side are 'very hungry' for more trophies after claiming their first of the season by beating Manchester United in the Super Cup.
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has reiterated his stance on Gareth Bale remaining at the Bernabeu, despite Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho's recent comments.
Zinedine Zidane says he feels a 'bad sensation' after seeing Real Madrid fail to win a single pre-season fixture within 90 minutes during their tour of the United States of America.
David Beckham says he is 'proud' of his former Real Madrid Galactico Zinedine Zidane after the French legend led them to a La Liga and Champions League double last season.
The Spanish giants moved on the 24-year-old after the Premier League side came in with a £70.6m bid for Morata, denying Zidane one of his striking options for next season.
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane says the club are 'lacking a striker' following Alvaro Morata's move to Chelsea, while also admitting his appreciation of the in-demand Kylian Mbappe.
Zinedine Zidane has insisted Cristiano Ronaldo will remain at Real Madrid beyond the summer transfer window despite last month's reports that he was looking to leave.
They remain the most successful French football team ever, and on Monday seven members of the 1998 World Cup winning squad came together again for a charity game with a twist.
Enzo Zidane's move from Real Madrid to fellow La Liga side Alaves has been given the green light by manager and father Zinedine Zidane. He has signed a three-year deal at Alaves.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says he will renew Zinedine Zidane's contract once the manager returns from holiday. Zidane has a contract until the end of next season.
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has contacted Cristiano Ronaldo in a bid to convince him to remain in Spain this summer amid reports he asked to leave the country.
Zinedine Zidane becoming coach of the France national team would be a natural move when he leaves Real Madrid, according to the president of the French Football Federation (FFF).
Costa Rican keeper Keylor Navas came under scrutiny at times during the 2016-17 season and the Spanish giants are reportedly looking for a long-term replacement between the posts.
Real Madrid President Florentino Perez plans on 'keeping everyone' after his club beat Juventus in the Champions League final at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday night.
The Frenchman became the first manager to win the Champions League two years in a row with a dominant 4-1 win over Juventus. His side put together a ruthless second-half display.
JAMIE CARRAGHER: Zinedine Zidane was a genius as a player, one of the greatest we have ever seen, but so far his career in the dugout has passed without significant acclaim.
IAN LADYMAN AT THE PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: Zidane will hope Ronaldo can lead Real to back to back Champions League triumphs against Juventus in Cardiff on Saturday night.
PETE JENSON: On the brink of his second Champions League final in his first 17 months as Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane sat before the world’s media this week.
He was a B-team flop who looked like becoming just another playing genius who could not transfer his talents to the dug-out. Now he stands on the brink of history. Where did it all go right for Zizou?
The overriding feeling in the Spanish media is that Spain midfielder Isco, who has thrived in Bale's absence, scoring five goals and notching three assists in his last eight games, deserves a starting berth.
PETE JENSON: Zinedine Zidane the manager touches down in Britain for a Champions League final this week 15 years after he did so as a player. If it goes as well as 2002 he will have no complaints.
Real Madrid may have received a boost in their pursuit of Kylian Mbappe after the Monaco forward admitted Zinedine Zidane was the reason he fell in love with football in the first place.
Marco Asensio has enjoyed a productive season in his breakthrough year at Real Madrid, with the winger admitting his strong form has come from learning under Zinedine Zidane.
Frank Leboeuf believes Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is destined to become France boss in the future, after a glistening start to his managerial career in Spain.
Zinedine Zidane stands on the brink of history as Real Madrid aim to become the first club to successfully defend the Champions League next month.
A victory against Celta Vigo on Wednesday at Balaidos would put Madrid three points clear of Barcelona at the top of the table before the season finale on Sunday.
The midfielder scored Madrid academy's second goal in a 6-3 victory over Aluche. The three points secured the league title ahead of city rivals Atletico Madrid with one match to spare.
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is set to extend his stay at the Bernabeu with the club's president Florentino Perez is poised to poised to hand the Frenchman a new contract.
As a midfielder, Zidane helped Juve to two Serie A titles and won the 1998 Ballon D'Or while at the club, before joining Real on a then-world record fee. Dybala is part of the new Juve generation.
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has heaped praise on his Real Madrid players, describing their Champions League semi-final effort as 'phenomenal'.
Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick in a dominant first leg display at the Bernabeu put the 11-times European champions on the brink of a third final in four years.
Cristiano Ronaldo has accepted the need to rest during the season as the prolific Portuguese prepares to sit out a fourth consecutive league away game in missing Saturday's trip to Granada.
PETE JENSON AT THE BERNABEU: With 15 minutes gone, Zinedine Zidane went to sit down. Diego Simeone in the opposite technical area was bobbing, weaving, shouting and screaming.
'Great hanging out with Lukaku': Smalling gets way too big for his boots as he pokes fun at grime king Stormzy at bash
Behind the scenes at United's Unicef gala
Stick to the day job, Jose! United manager Mourinho sets to work on new Jaguar as he visits Solihull factory
He gave motivational speech to employees too
World Cup 2018 guide: A look at the stadiums, travel, security and how welcome hosts Russia will be next summer
All 32 teams have now booked their place
Messi the family man! Barcelona star enjoys some down-time as he reads a children's book with his son Thiago
Star returned home early from Argentina duty
Long live the King! Liverpool stars past and present attend Dalglish film premiere as the Kop legend sees incredible career immortalised
It's a touching biopic
Rojo's Red Devils return! Defender steps up injury comeback with reserves outing
He played 45 minutes for against Athletic Bilbao in the International Cup
The goal that changed everything: Arsenal greats Dixon, Smith and O'Leary recall their 1989 unforgettable title win
MATT BARLOW EXCLUSIVE
Man United stars and WAGs roll in for charity gala at Old Trafford as Lukaku, Pogba and Co attend event headlined by Stormzy
All for a good cause
Morgan and Lord Sugar taunt each other ahead of north London derby showdown
The pair previewed Arsenal vs Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium
Agent Pogba at it again? Man United star Facetimes Juventus ace Dybala
Pogba wished his former Juventus team-mate a happy 24th birthday
Look who's back! Lallana edges closer to his first appearance of the season as he trains
The midfielder joined full training for the first time since August
Manchester City stars Aguero, De Bruyne, Otamendi and Ederson swap the football pitch to try their hand at make-up masterclass
New career paths
Smalling leaves the running to wife Sam Cooke as she sprints to their car to stop traffic warden giving them a parking ticket
Nick of time
Australia celebrate 'special' night after sealing World Cup spot... but head coach Postecoglou is still unsure on his future
Swatted Honduras aside
Arsenal vs The Cube: Giroud, Lacazette and Ramsey take on hit gameshow... but which Gunner comes out on top?
Testing times
England star man Farrell is back running the show in training as preparations ramp up for Australia
Eddie Jones' team were put through their paces
Neymar's 6am party in London: £198m man dines with Demi Lovato and heads to casino with Brazil team-mates after England draw
Enjoyed dinner
France to stage 2023 Rugby World Cup in shock selection as chiefs ignore recommended host South Africa
World Rugby humiliated
Farrell and Underhill undergo gruelling training regime as they prepare for Australia
Added a metal chain to their gym workouts and work on core strength
Welbeck trains with Arsenal colleagues ahead of potential north London derby return
Forward could be in line for Emirates return on Saturday for big clash
McGregor issues apology after being pulled from UFC 219 for storming ring at Bellator event: 'I let my emotions get the best of me'
MMA star says sorry
Ronaldo's girlfriend shares adorable picture of their newborn baby girl as he trains with Real Madrid just two days after new arrival
Mother and daughter
Former Barcelona star Ronaldinho poses alongside portrait of himself in London hotel
Masterpiece is set to be auctioned off to raise 'Footbal for Peace' funds
Australia stars put through their paces as Wallabies gear up for England clash in gloomy London conditions
The likes of Hooper and Beale trained on Tuesday
Joshua: Beating Wilder and Parker would put me alongside the greats such as Ali and Tyson
AJ is on a mission to unite the world heavyweight division
Cruising for a bruising: England stars go paintballing in countdown to first Ashes Test as Broad is left covered with bumps
Good idea?
Everton star Schneiderlin channels Jon Snow while his wife dons Khaleesi outfit as the pair wear Game of Thrones costumes
For birthday bash
Moyes takes training as he welcomes new backroom team to West Ham
Hoping to aid their bid to avoid Premier League relegation
Australia face a 'wiser' England, warns captain Root ahead of final Ashes warm-up... and welcomes bowlers' bounty on his head
Cook and Ali trained
Messi teaches his son Thiago the tricks of the trade as they recreate El Clasico clash on FIFA
Family business for Lionel Messi as Barcelona superstar relaxes at home
Great Britain's four-time Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah receives knighthood from the Queen for services to athletics
Mobot? Of course he did!
Buffon confirms international retirement after Italy lose in World Cup play-off to Sweden
Italy legend held back the tears as he ended his international career
Nadal pulls out of ATP Finals in London loss in three sets to Goffin
Nadal lost, wished everyone Merry Christmas and left the O2 to attend to his injured knees
Fury back in the gym and proclaims himself the 'dancing master' in repsonse to latest taunt from Joshua
Self-proclaimed 'Gypsy King' has long road ahead
Madrid star Bale arrives for training ashen-faced after he and fiancee learn of brother-in-law's death
Terrible news for the Madrid and Wales hero
'Why the hell should I go on?': De Rossi's astonishing row over Italy manager's negative tactics as he tells coach to send on a striker
World Cup exit
Ronaldo pictured for the first time since birth of baby daughter
The 32-year-old was in Madrid hours after girlfriend Georgina Rodriquez, gave birth
Alli goes for double denim as Tottenham star attends MTV EMAs having pulled out of England squad with hamstring injury
Popular star
Tottenham reveal Michelin-quality dining and premium hospitality area for fans ready to splash the cash
Only the best for loaded Spurs fans
Salah leads Liverpool players left at home during training as Klopp prepares men for Southampton clash
Getting ready for the big return of the top flight
A taste of things to come? England stars Ali and Cook come face-to-face with 800kg saltwater crocodile called Bully
Countdown to the Ashes in Australia
Evra vows to come back stronger than ever as he pulls a car in extreme workout in Dubai after being sacked by Marseille
No job? No problem!
Knockout football: Joshua shows off penalty skills as he plays ball with Barca legend Abidal in Dubai
From the boxing ring to the football pitch for AJ
United star Pogba takes his two brothers to the EMAs in London
Fellow footballers Florentin and Mathias were Paul's guests at the music awards on Sunday
'It was like a victory!' Massa bids emotional farewell to Brazilian F1 fans after Grand Prix
Driver raced for the final time at home track before his retirement
Qatar U19 keeper sent off during penalty shootout... before captain steps in to make match-winning save
Weird and wonderful scenes against Iraq
Federer battles to victory against Sock at the ATP Finals as Nadal gets world No 1 trophy
Swiss on song as rival is given his prize for finishing year on top
Alli Pally: Manchester City's Mendy bumps into Tottenham star Alli in Harrods on capital trip
France international still recovering from serious knee injury
Fury puts Joshua feud on hold as he attends intimate Lionel Richie gig with wife Paris
Pair attended friends' wedding anniversary celebrations in London
Benn makes light work of Sanudo as British fighter makes name for himself on American debut in New York
Body shot in second round does the damage
Come to Manchester United, we are an adult Disneyworld!
Klopp's journey to Anfield involved snubbing Old Trafford in 2014 before Moyes was sacked
Game, set and match! Spain joined by Wimbledon champ Muguruza after thrashing Costa Rica
Spain beat Costa Rica 5-0 in a friendly in Malaga
Joshua and Terry spotted on the same beach in Dubai as they enjoy break from sport
Aston Villa captain was on crutches as he chats away with AJ's pals
Murray steps up return to action as Scot practices at O2 Arena and chats with Nadal
The 30-year-old hasn't played competitively since Wimbledon
Griez us a hug! France star Griezmann warmly embraces injured Manchester United star Pogba after France's win over Wales
Old friends reunited
Neymar breaks down in tears and walks out of Brazil press conference
Reports of tension between Neymar and PSG boss Emery
European Tour stars Poulter, Harrington, Kaymer, and Westwood hilariously prank fans by giving terrible lessons
Stars hand out awful tips to unsuspecting golfers
Pogba shows off latest new quirky haircut as Manchester United star's barber says: 'New levels... new devils'
Another fresh trim for the midfield maestro
All for a good cause... Everton boss Unsworth takes part in annual Goodison Park charity
He helped tackle the issue of homelessness in Liverpool
McGregor vs official! UFC star aims punch during Bellator 187 in Dublin... and he was meant to be spectacting
The two-time UFC star lost his cool
It's an easy Mes-take to make... Messi apologises for mistaking fellow Argentine player Driussi for a fan
He got his wires crossed prior to facing Russia
Drinkwater trains with Chelsea after snubbing England call-up... and is joined on pitch by out-of-favour Luiz
Danny Drinkwater was back at Cobham HQ
England hard man Tuilagi takes can't beat Dele Alli at punching power machine (even with Chris Ashton's face on the punch bag!)
Ouch!
LIfe's a beach for Joshua as he enjoys a game of volleyball in Dubai and forgets about feud with Fury
World heavyweight champion having fun
Ronaldo welcomes his son to Real Madrid training as a 'special guest'... before scoring outrageous goal using only his shoulder
Show-off
Manchester City star Walker meets Prince Naseem... but former world champion looks far from fighting fit!
Kyle Walker was 'honoured' with meeting
The godfather of F1: Hamilton scales peaks of Peru with baby godson in tow
Lewis Hamilton took kid up Huayna Picchu with friends in South America
Ronaldo's son is 'almost as muscly' his famous father as pair pose in jeans to launch new kids' fashion range
CR7 Junior launched... and fans were impressed
Del Piero poses with Messi, Aguero and Dybala as he visits Argentina squad at Moscow training base
Former Juve star still has famous admirers
Guess who's back... Barcelona's £96m forward Dembele steps up recovery from hamstring injury
He's hoping to be fit for El Clasico vs Real Madrid
Federer and Nadal suit up for the ATP Finals launch at the Tower of London ahead of tournament start
They were at there ahead of the season finale
The greatest football selfie ever? Kaka, Alonso, Zidane and Del Piero pose for photo
The quartet were in Moscow during the international break
Adidas bring back the iconic Telstar design as they unveil official match ball for the 2018 World Cup in Russia
Telstar celebrates its 48th birthday next summer
Fury hits back at Joshua's 'fat f***' jibe by labelling star a 'bum' and claiming: 'I could punch your face right in even at 25st!'
More trash talk
Bouchard works on her tan lines as she takes 'dramatic' fall while wakeboarding
It's not just tennis that Eugenie Bouchard has struggled with recently
No Ball: England hit by another injury scare in Ashes build-up as bowler Jake suffers ankle sprain in warm-up
Seamer was left in pain as he collapsed
Lampard urges patience over Conte as he backs Chelsea boss to rediscover title-winning formula
Chelsea icon called for boss to be given time
Good Colly! Forty-one-year-old Collingwood rolls back the years with fielding stint after latest England injury
Former gun fielder showed his skills again
St-Pierre pays ultimate tribute to coach by handing him his UFC championship belt
Dedicated world title triumph over Michael Bisping to his mentor
Wilshere and his wife enjoy night out at 1989 film premiere as they join ex-Arsenal stars on the red carpet
Stars including Lee Dixon were in town for the film
Departing Chelsea chief Emenalo watches Ladies team cruise towards Champions League quarter-finals
Exit-bound supremo watches Kirby and Co
Luiten sees golf ball nestle beside a huge CROCODILE in practice in South Africa
There was one fairly significant hazard out on the course....
Schneiderlin's glamorous wife wishes him happy birthday after the Everton star denied being sent home from training for lack of effort
Happy pair
Oxlade-Chamberlain surprises Little Mix girlfriend Edwards after England snubbing
Cheered himself up despite tough season so far
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