After title, Zidane quits Real Madrid

At least as a coach, Zinedine Zidane is going out on top.

After ending his playing career by headbutting an opponent in the 2006 World Cup final, Zidane is closing out his stint with Real Madrid with the fresh image of him lifting the Champions League trophy.

Zidane made the surprise announcement that he was leaving Madrid on Thursday, less than a week after leading the team to its third straight Champions League title.

“You have to know when to quit,” said the 45year-old Zidane, who was Madrid's coach for 21⁄2 seasons. “This is the right moment. I am a winner and if I don't see it clearly that we will keep winning, it's time for a change.”

It was an unexpected move by the former great who won nine titles as Madrid coach: the three Champions League titles, one Spanish league title, one Spanish Super Cup, two UEFA Super Cups and two Club World Cups.

Former U.S. women’s national team forward Tiffeny Milbrett, MLS Commissioner Don Garber, former U.S. goalkeeper Brad Friedel and midfielder Cindy Parlow Cone, and former U.S. Soccer President Bob Contiguglia will be inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on Oct. 20.

Garber was originally elected in 2016 but put off induction so he could be enshrined in an MLS stadium.