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A FOOTBALL legend’s son has retired from football at the age of 29 due to BOREDOM.The former midfielder started his youth career with Italian giants Juventus in 2000.This former Real Madrid ace has retired aged just 29Credit: AFP or licensorsAnd he ended up securing a move to Real Madrid four years later.The ace made his pro debut for Real’s C team in 2014.After working his way through the ranks, he then made his first senior appearance in 2016.However, it ended up being his one and only game for Los Blancos.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd he then tumbled down the leagues with the likes of Alaves, Swiss side Lausanne-Sport and second-tier Almeria.His final appearances came in Spain’s third tier with Fuenlabrada in 2023.But after failing to land a new club for last season, he has finally called it a day.The player is none other than Enzo Zidane.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd he is the oldest son of footy legend Zinedine Zidane.Enzo’s dad is regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the beautiful game.Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballersEnzo Zidane’s dad is none other than football legend ZinedineCredit: GettyHe gave Enzo his one and only senior Real Madrid appearanceCredit: GettyAnd it was he who gave the midfielder his one and only senior Real appearance, which saw Enzo score with his first touch of the ball in a 5-1 Cup win against Ebro.Zidane Snr has three other sons, all of whom play professionally.Midfielder Theo is at Cordoba, goalie Luca plays for Granada and defender Elyaz is at Real Betis.But Enzo has hung up his boots after becoming “bored” with football, reports AS.And he is now looking forward to spending more time with his wife and three kids.Enzo previously admitted feeling huge pressure due to having a famous father in Zinedine.Can you name the famous fathers?He said: “I’ve had it since I was little, and it’s always going to be that way.“It’s not going to change, but I try to remove myself from it and focus on being the best possible Enzo.“People compare you, criticise you, want more from you, and say you are there because you are somebody’s son.“Others will be criticised for other things but I try not to think about it. The most important thing is that my family are proud of me. I just think about growing up as Enzo and nothing else.“I was 22 years old at Madrid. After going through the academy and learning from the first team, my goal was to try other things and grow as a footballer.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Madrid are the best team in the world and it is very difficult to find a space there, but the life of a player is like that.“I wanted to leave to experience good moments elsewhere and have the same dream.” More

THIS is the hilarious moment Barcelona boss Hansi Flick gave 16-year-old Toni Fernandez a death stare.It came after the teenage substitute was caught red-handed before Barca thrashed Villarreal 5-1 in LaLiga.Hansi Flick gave a 16-year-old substitute serious death stare after a cheeky actToni Fernandez first tried to pass the buck before smiling with his managerFernandez was called up to the first-team after Dani Olmo’s injuryFormer Leeds man Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski notched a brace each, with 21-year-old Pablo Torre finishing things off. The win leaves Flick’s side top of LaLiga with six wins from six.However, another talking point from Barca’s away triumph occurred in the technical area.After the young Fernandez was on the receiving end of a fierce death stare from his manager.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIt came after the 16-year-old star was caught climbing the substitute chairs on the bench to avoid going the long way round.In so doing, he accidentally left boot marks in the blue away bench – including on Flick’s own seat.Walking out slightly after and catching the end of his mischievous act, Flick eyeballed Fernandez as he came round.The teenager was caught off guard, first looking down to see the mark he’d left before shaking his head refusing to accept responsibility, with a cheeky grin. Most read in FootballBarcelona boss Hansi Flick gives 16-year-old substitute serious death stare after cheeky act,Barcelona boss Hansi Flick gives 16-year-old substitute serious death stare after cheeky act,FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHis team-mates erupted in giggles as Flick pointed at Fernandez to ask him if he was the culprit. The German manager then wiped his seat before asking Fernandez to lift his boot up for him to inspect.Rodri lands in Barcelona for further medical tests after Man City star suffers ‘suspected cruciate ligament tear’The first scary-turned-heartwarming encounter comes as Flick called Fernandez and a host of other teenagers up to the first team.And one of those laughing on the bench was Toni’s own 16-year-old cousin Guille Fernandez.The pair, who signed new deals this summer, were unused subs on Sunday.Flick has not been shy about looking at La Masia for options to replace his injured stars as Dani Olmo is out for month with a hamstring issue.He called up the cousins, and academy standouts, for Thursday’s 2-1 defeat in Monaco.It came a week after Toni scored a stunning goal for Barcelona’s youth side against Athletic Bilbao. More

CRISTIANO RONALDO has been accused of not knowing “how to play football”.The 39-year-old recently became the first player in the history of the sport to score 900 goals for club and country.Former Real Madrid star Antonio Cassano said Cristiano Ronaldo does ‘not know how to play football’Credit: AFPRonaldo recently became the first player in the history of the sport to score 900 goalsCredit: GettyCassano retired in 2018, but was once the record holder for the most expensive teenager everCredit: GettyHowever, in the view of former Real Madrid star Antonio Cassano, that makes little difference.Cassano, who starred for Madrid between 2006 and 2008, was appearing on the Viva El Futbol podcast when he made the stunning claim.The 39-cap Italian international said: “Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t know how to play football,’ said Cassano. ‘He could score 3,000 goals, I don’t give a f***.”Cassano, 42, added: “[Gonzalo] Higuain, [Sergio] Aguero, [Karim] Benzema, [Robert] Lewandowski, [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic and [Luis] Suarez knew how to link-up with the team.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”They knew how to do a lot of things, unlike Ronaldo whose only objective has always been to score.”Cassano netted four goals in 28 games for Madrid, while Ronaldo bagged 450 goals in 438 games.Ronaldo’s time in Spain also saw him become the fastest player to 100 goals for one club, with 105 games to reach his century – a record now only matched by Erling Haaland after he scored against Arsenal on Sunday.Cassano also went on to play for AC Milan and Inter Milan, though the best period of his career came with AS Roma between 2001 and 2006 before his form earned him a transfer to Madrid.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIt is not the first time he has spoken critically about the Al-Nassr ace.In 2022, Cassano called on Ronaldo to hang up his boots as he was out of favour at Man Utd.Cristiano Ronaldo and Rio Ferdinand in hysterics as they remember Man Utd nicknames from ‘Shrek’ and ‘SatNav’ to ‘J-Lo’He said: “A guy like Cristiano has to think about himself and if you can’t do it anymore then you have to call it a day. “It’s a rule in all sports. Retire, that’s enough!”He has won everything, he has been a phenomenon, he has earned a lot of money and now he is not a starter at Manchester United.”Cassano himself retired in 2018 following a year without a club, ending his career with 139 goals in club football and 10 goals for Italy, including three goals at the European Championships.He won La Liga and the Serie A as well as two Italian Super Cups, while he also turned out for Bari, Sampdoria, Parma and Hellas Verona throughout his career.In 2001, at the age of 19, he was signed by Roma for a then-record transfer fee of 60 billion Italian lira, or about €30million, which at the time was the most expensive fee for a teenager ever. More