Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane presents award to Formula One superstar Max Verstappen at Miami GP

Former France star Zinedine Zidane presented an award to Max Verstappen as he attended the Miami Grand Prix spring race on Saturday.

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• Zidane attended Miami GP sprint race
• Presented award to Max Verstappen
• Linked with a move to Bayern and Man Utd

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The former Real Madrid star and manager Zinedine watched Formula One superstar Verstappen in action in the sprint race of the Miami GP on Saturday at the MiamiInternational Autodrome. The driver gained pole position ahead of the main race on Sunday by beating Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez.After the race, Zidane went up to the podium and presented an award to the Dutchman.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The 51-year-old former France international has not managed a club since leaving Los Blancos in 2021. Recently he has been linked with moves to Bayern Munich and Manchester United, however, he is yet to hold formal talks with either of the clubs.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  After France's 2022 World Cup final defeat against Argentina, it was speculated that Zidane would be drafted in, but those rumours were soon doused as Didier Deschamps' contract was renewed until June 2026.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ZINEDINE ZIDANE?

  It remains to be seen if United would consider bringing the legendary Frenchman to the Premier League in case they decide to part ways with Erik ten Hag.