'I'm living the dream' - Jese in wonderland after winner against Valencia

The 20-year-old was thrilled with his decisive strike at Mestalla, explaining that he celebrated with Blancos assistant coach Zinedine Zidane as he's been a huge influence on him

Jese Rodriguez admitted he had fulfilled "a dream" by netting the winner for Real Madrid in their La Liga clash with Valencia on Sunday night.

The 20-year-old struck late at Mestalla to hand Los Blancos a vital 3-2 victory that saw them draw back to within five points of Liga leaders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

Zidane: France can win the World Cup

Les Bleus legend and former captain thinks that Didier Deschamps side can cause a shock by lifting the trophy in Brazil next year

Zinedine Zidane believes France are amongst the favourites to win the World Cup in Brazil.

Les Bleus booked their place at the finals via a play-off after finishing second in their qualifying group behind Spain, but Zidane insists Didier Deschamps' side have the ability mount a challenge at next year's tournament.

'It was difficult to send Zidane off' - World Cup final referee discusses headbutt

Horacio Elizondo has no regrets about giving the footballing legend a red card, an incident which he insists was not the most important moment in his career.

The referee who gave Zinedine Zidane his marching orders for headbutting Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final says the decision was difficult but not the most important moment in his career.

Horacio Elizondo took charge of the clash between France and Italy seven years ago, which saw les Bleus' skipper provoked by the Azzurri defender, to which his violent reaction provoked a red card in extra-time.

Zinedine Zidane: “France will qualify”

The Real Madrid sporting director is as confident as ever.

Zinedine Zidane, legendary former French striker and current figurehead at the Bernabeu, didn’t leave any hesitation where he thought France would end up in their World Cup qualifier.

“You came to ask me questions about the France team, so I’ll get up and leave. We all know they will qualify.”

Problem is, they’re down 2-0 to Ukraine as Les Bleus head home to Saint-Denis.

Bale should follow Ronaldo example, says Zidane

The France legend believes the Santiago Bernabeu side's record signing will be under huge pressure and has advised him to look at how the Portugal star coped with it four years ago.

Zinedine Zidane says Cristiano Ronaldo is an example to follow for Gareth Bale when it comes to dealing with the immense pressure at Real Madrid following his world-record €100 million transfer from Tottenham this summer.

The Portugal international was previously the most expensive transfer following his €94m move from Manchester United to Madrid in 2009.

Ozil lacked strength to fight for a place, claims Zidane

The Frenchman has questioned if the 24-year-old had the determination to win a regular starting berth at the Santiago Bernabeu following the recruitment of similar players.

Real Madrid assistant coach Zinedine Zidane has suggested that Mesut Ozil left the club because he lacked the "strength and will" to fight for his place in the team.

The Germany international was unveiled at Arsenal on Thursday, following his €47 million move on deadline day.

Zidane: Ribery and Ronaldo should share Ballon d'Or

The Real Madrid icon believes the France and Portugal stars deserve to win this year's prize more than current holder Lionel Messi.

Zinedine Zidane says he would like to see either Cristiano Ronaldo or fellow countryman Franck Ribery pick up the Ballon d’Or award this year.

Ribery was crowned Uefa Best Player last month after inspiring Bayern Munich to the treble last season, pipping fellow nominees Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to the prize.

And Zidane believes the 30-year-old deserves global football's top individual honour for 2013 along with Real Madrid star Ronaldo, instead of current holder and four-time winner Messi.