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Zinédine Zidane

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Zinédine Zidane, born in Marseille in 1972 to Algerian immigrants, grew up in a modest neighbourhood and became the most elegant midfielder of his generation. Despite his size he moved with a dancer's grace; his ball control and vision were considered almost unmatched. His greatest moment came in 1998: in the World Cup final on home soil, "Zizou" headed two goals to make France world champions. Two years later he also led the Équipe tricolore to the European title. At club level he crowned his time at Real Madrid in 2002 with one of the finest goals in history: a perfect volley in the Champions League final. His last match is unforgettable for another reason: in the 2006 World Cup final Zidane headbutted the Italian Materazzi after a provocation and was sent off: a tragic end to a glittering career. As a coach he went one better: with Real Madrid he won the Champions League three years in a row: an unprecedented feat. Zidane was voted World Player of the Year and remains an icon of the elegant game.

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Which country did Zidane play for?

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France

His nickname was 'Zizou'.

💡 Did you know? As the son of Algerian immigrants, Zidane became a symbol of multicultural France.

When did Zidane win the World Cup?

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1998

He headed two goals in the final.

💡 Did you know? In the 1998 final Zidane headed two goals against Brazil: France became world champions for the first time.

Which other major title did Zinédine Zidane win with France?

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Euro 2000

France dominated football then.

💡 Did you know? Two years after the World Cup, Zidane also won Euro 2000 with France.

At which top club did Zidane shine?

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Real Madrid

Earlier also at Juventus.

💡 Did you know? His 2001 move to Real Madrid was for years the most expensive transfer in football history.

How did Zinédine Zidane crown the 2002 Champions League final?

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volley

One of the finest goals ever.

💡 Did you know? His volley in the 2002 Champions League final is seen as one of the finest goals ever.

How did Zidane's last game in 2006 end?

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headbutt

In the World Cup final against Materazzi.

💡 Did you know? His last match, in 2006, ended in a red card: the headbutt on Materazzi went down in history.

What record did Zidane set as a coach?

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three Champions Leagues

With Real Madrid: unprecedented.

💡 Did you know? As Real Madrid's coach, Zidane won the Champions League three times running: a unique record.

Zinédine Zidane

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Which athlete is shown here?

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Zinédine Zidane

Zinédine Zidane led France to the 1998 World Cup and, as Real Madrid's coach, won the Champions League three times in a row.

💡 Did you know? He collected title after title at the highest level as both player and coach.

In which year was Zinédine Zidane born?

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1972

Born: 23 June 1972 in Marseille

Where was Zinédine Zidane born?

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Marseille

Born: 23 June 1972 in Marseille

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