Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has praised Leicester City’s phenomenal Premier League title victory, saying that Claudio Ranieri’s side deserved to win.
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“We don’t need the superstars”, said the 64-year-old, who joined his squad for a celebratory lunch at an Italian restaurant in Leicester.
“How many years after Nottingham Forest (in 1978) and Blackburn (in 1995) have another team won?”
He said: “I am satisfied, of course, but not in terms of “it is revenge”.
Sipping a glass of bubbly along with the press pack, Ranieri thanked “karma” for delivering his first major league title and said he had felt “something special” since the start of a season that will enter British sporting folklore.
“When you consider who they had to take on in Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham and the vast sums of money these clubs have spent on players and managers, it’s just one hell of a story”, said Shearer.
As the season winds down and Leicester’s improbable title win has been confirmed, the players at the heart of this historic campaign have been increasingly linked with moves away. “Then maybe you can go anywhere”.
However, despite rejoining the club while at their lowest point, Hiddink claimed he has no reservations about taking up the role.
Opera star Andrea Bocelli will sing to fans before the game at the King Power Stadium while supporters will also get free beer and pizza as the club continue the celebrations since winning the league on Monday.
Ranieri watched the game at home in Leicester while the squad went to striker Jamie Vardy’s house together. I know my job very well and sometimes maybe the owner wants to change you because you don’t fit in with him.
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“They had the open-top bus tour on the day of the Crucible final but I hope they can hold it back for me this time and I can be on there with them”, he said. Stoke have gone five league games without a win and have lost twice to Palace already this season, in the league and FA Cup.
