Real Madrid confirm death of Zidane’s brother aged 54 as boss leaves Canada training camp

Real Madrid have confirmed the death of manager Zinedine Zidane’s elder brother Farid, with players and staff holding a minute’s silence at their training camp in Montreal after their manager had flown back to see his sibling.
It is reported that Farid lost his battle with cancer on Saturday morning, after Real boss Zidane had left Canada urgently on Friday on learning that his brother’s condition has deteriorated significantly.

Reports state that Zidane managed to see his brother for one last time before he passed away.

The club confirmed the news on social media and shared a picture of players and staff holding a minute’s silence.