Zinedine Zidane
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Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Yazid Zidane, born 23 June 1972), nicknamed "Zizou", is a French retired footballer and current manager of Real Madrid. He played as an attacking midfielder for the France national team, Cannes, Bordeaux, Juventus and Real Madrid. Renowned for his elegance, vision, ball control and technique, Zidane was named the best European footballer of the past 50 years in the UEFA Golden Jubilee Poll. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the game...
NationalityFrench
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth23 June 1972
CityMarseille, France
CountryFrance
Yes, I will play the World Cup (if we qualify).
It is true that we looked better when Thierry moved more to the left in the second half,
I think we have the team to go very far at the European championships. Now we just have to be ready on time.
The sooner we find the net the better. We know that we must slot a fair number of goals to compensate for a possible away victory by the Swiss.
I don't think that Keane will display his nastier side,
It was an exceptional game, like we had in 2000 with Portugal and Italy, ... In these two matches we managed to reverse the trend, and we did it again.
Until my last breath. I won't say. It's too intense.
We looked better in the second half (against England) when Thierry was moving out to the wing more,
My toughest opponent? Scholes of Manchester. He is the complete midfielder.
Mandela has played a crucial part in history. He's done some extraordinary things, not only for his country but also for the whole world.
We are well aware of the task ahead of us in what will be a very difficult match but which we all dream of playing.
To be recognised by a whole country is incredible. This is massive.
The only important thing I have to say is that my father never fought against his country.