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Zidane will be recognised as the world's best coach in the future - Roberto Carlos

He did not win the 2016 Best FIFA Men's Coach award but the Real Madrid boss will soon be number one, according to a former team-mate

Roberto Carlos has backed former Real Madrid team-mate Zinedine Zidane to soon be recognised as the best coach in the world.

After taking over from Rafael Benitez at the Santiago Bernabeu in January 2016, Zidane led the club to its 11th European Cup triumph with victory over city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final in May, while the Liga giants also lifted the Club World Cup and are on a 39-match unbeaten streak.