Daily sports news for 06 January 2017

Zidane arrived as Real Madrid's first-team coach relatively unproven; a novice without much reputation. However, a year on, his tactical prowess is really beginning to shine through.

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Friday, 06/01/2017

Brignoli leaves Leganés to make Perugia move

Juventus and Valencia agree terms for Zaza loan

"We shouldn't be afraid to keep hold of the ball against Madrid"

10 of the best - Real Madrid's greatest players

Djokovic saves five match points against Verdasco

The top six most creative goals of all time

Raonic beats Nadal in Brisbane to set up Dimitrov clash

Real Madrid brush off Granada to equal unbeaten record

Koné and Zongo in Burkina Faso Africa Cup of Nations squad

Jesé ready to take pay cut to join Las Palmas on loan

Schneiderlin, Depay frozen out as Manchester United exits loom

Villarreal's Barcelona struggles

Zidane: "I want Cristiano in good condition all season"

Simeone: "I'm not worried about the goal drought"

Primera predictions: week 17

The 10 best players in the history of Atletico Madrid

Federer signals intent with rout of Gasquet

Wenger: Ozil's 'been in bed for two weeks'

Ronaldo will return to Zidane's starting team against Granada

"The strongest of all? Zidane!": funky tribute video goes viral

Xavi: "Chinese money has to be taken very seriously"

Mourinho hints at best XI, odd absence of Real Madrid players

Jovetic to Sevilla almost done, threat from China still looms

Lewandowski the latest to pour scorn on Pep: "We're better under Ancelotti"

World press react: "Barça no longer the best team in Spain"

Athletic Bilbao beat Barça in controversial cup clash

Jon Obi Mikel leaves Chelsea for China

French pundit reacts to Neymar pen decision: "Penalty! No?! Oooh La La!"

Carlos Sainz crashes off cliff edge, incredibly escapes unharmed

Piqué blasts "roulette" refereeing, claims anti-Barça bias

Zidane is not just an ego soother