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Zidane dismisses 'special one' label after latest Real Madrid triumph

Zinedine Zidane insisted he was not "special", saying he was simply lucky to be in charge of Real Madrid.

Zidane has led Madrid to the La Liga title this season for his 11th trophy as coach of the Spanish giants.

But the Frenchman dismissed any suggestions he felt like the "special one" – a title Jose Mourinho has previously used to describe himself.

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"No, no. I don't feel that. I feel lucky to be here with these players every day," Zidane told a news conference.

"And being in this club, that's why I feel lucky, and that's why I enjoy that much every day.