Fair to say that Bellingham, compared to Alfredo Di Stefano and Zinedine Zidane in recent weeks, is in the latter camp.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12631131/Kieran-Trippier-tips-frightening-Jude-Bellingham-make-difference-England-against-Italy-Gareth-Southgates-prepare-face-Azzurri-Wembley-Euro-2020-final-heartache.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=14

Ferdinand was also fuming that the Brazilian's performance had warranted a positive response from the Man United fans, when he was taken off the field in the 67th minute, with legends like Zinedine Zidane and Guti also in the side.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12205747/Rio-Ferdinand-blames-ex-Man-United-team-mate-gifting-Ronaldo-hat-trick-Real-Madrid-2003.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

His criticism of Zidane had drawn the ire of players and politicians.

Source: https://realnewsmagazine.net/french-football-federation-president-suspended-from-duties/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=french-football-federation-president-suspended-from-duties

“I know very well that Zidane was always on the radar.

Source: https://dohanews.co/dont-disrespect-the-legend-mbappe-hits-back-at-french-football-chief-after-zidane-comments/

It was believed that youngsters such as Fred, Scott McTominay and Zidane Iqbal could step in while Eriksen is sidelined.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1728693/Man-Utd-transfer-news-Marcel-Sabitzer-Bayern-Munich-Chelsea-deadline-day

‘I’ve known Zidane for ages and the way he manages players, he’s very close to his players, he always talks to his players.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/04/05/emmanuel-petit-reveals-why-zinedine-zidane-will-reject-chelsea-approach-18560150/

Journalist Santi Aouna said that La Liga title holders have spoken to Zidane to return as manager if Carlo Ancelotti leaves at the end of the season.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2023/04/29/borussia-dortmund-star-jude-bellingham-names-greatest-player-in-football-history/

La Graet has upset a lot of people in France with his dismissive comments about Zidane, mocking the idea that the former manager could have taken over from Didier Deschamps as the national team boss.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/09/kylian-mbappe-blasts-french-football-president-for-zinedine-zidane-comments-18063166/

Man Utd have confirmed that attacking midfielder Zidane Iqbal has joined FC Utrecht.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1784441/Man-Utd-takeover-LIVE-Glazers-Sheikh-Jassim-Sir-Jim-Ratcliffe

Wearing the No. 5 of Madrid great Zinedine Zidane, Bellingham has immediately taken on a leading role on the field in Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2023/08/bellingham-scores-twice-in-real-madrid-win-for-3-goals-in-2-games-since-spain-move/

When asked if Zidane, a World Cup winner with France in 1998 and a national icon, would now manage the Brazilian national team instead, Le Graet told : “I don’t give a damn, he can go wherever he wants.

Source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/01/09/mbappe-slams-french-football-boss-le-graet-for-disrespecting-zidane/

Zidane Iqbal is the closest to leaving and joining FC Utrecht for around £850,000.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1784413/Man-Utd-transfer-news-Jadon-Sancho-Harry-Maguire