"I'm not stupid and he's intelligent". Zidane plays down Ronaldo rift

Real Madrid boss, Zinedine Zidane has denied rumours of a rift with Cristiano Ronaldo following the latter's substitution at the 72nd minute of Real Madrid’s game with Las Palmas yesterday.

The Bernabeu star was visibly angry and reportedly told him off in hushed tones as he was subbed off, an incident that generated attention in the media but the ex France international insists both parties are cool. 

"Everything is normal. Cristiano wasn't the only one angry after the game but it's over now and we are thinking about tomorrow's game," the Frenchman said

"I understand the level of attention it received but it is what it is. I took the decision in the best (interests) of the player and that's not going to change anything.

"We have spoken about it. I'm not dumb and he's intelligent. We all have the same objectives, the two of us and the rest of the team