[90] In 2010, Zidane said that he would "rather die than apologize" to Materazzi for the headbutt in the final,[91] but also admitted that he "could never have lived with himself" had he been allowed to remain on the pitch and help France win the match. He creates space where there is none. After Eric Cantona was handed a year-long suspension in January 1995 for assaulting a fan, Zidane took over the playmaker position. "Africans, Algerians, Arabs, Moroccans were all at their window with French flags, they were mixing with French people and everyone was singing together and everybody had their faces painted in blue, white and red," defender Marcel Desailly told the BBC documentary that followed France at the tournament. What sets Zidane apart is the way he manipulates a football, buying himself space that isn't there. ", "THE WORLD'S BEST CLUB COACH 2017: THE CROWN OF ZIDANE", "IFFHS AWARDS 2018 THE WORLD'S BEST CLUB COACH 2018: ZIDANE'S SECOND COACH AWARD! For the song, see, "Zidane" and "Zizou" redirect here. [7], It was at Cannes where Zidane's first coaches noticed that he was raw and sensitive, prone to attack spectators who insulted his race or family. "[81] As the player of the tournament, Zidane had given the team hope, with the French daily newspaper Libration stating, "For a month, France was dreaming with Zidane. Similarly, his use of Gareth Bale as a substitute in the 2018 UEFA Champions League Final proved crucial; Bale scored two goals after being brought on, turning a 1-1 tie into a 3-1 Madrid victory. But two yellow cards after the restart for Desailly threatened to derail France's bid for glory. . And then, after 27 minutes, boom! He was Bruce Lee in slow motion while kung-fu chaos reigned around. He has also made several futsal appearances. Zinedine Yazid Zidane was born on 23 June 1972 in La Castellane, Marseille, in Southern France. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. Toujours sans club depuis son dpart du Real Madrid en mai 2021, l'ancien numro 10 des . Over the past ten years, there's been no one like him, he has been the best player in the world. [53] However, Zidane dismissed the rumour in a 2005 interview, saying that he would have been ineligible to play for Algeria because he had already played for France. [88] The day after the final, Zidane was awarded the Golden Ball as the player of the tournament. [122] On 4 May, Zidane led Real Madrid to a place in the Champions League final by beating Manchester City 10 on aggregate. Sura Books. [21], Zidane was transferred to Girondins de Bordeaux in the 199293 season, winning the 1995 Intertoto Cup after beating Karlsruhe[22][23] and finishing runner-up against Bayern Munich in the 199596 UEFA Cup[23][24][25] during his four years with the club. The trio helped France rise from fourth place to win their qualifying group. Smail Zidane is the father of professional France football legend and former Real Madrid player, Zinedine Zidane. Adebayor converted to Islam in July 2015. It was here that Zidane was spotted by AS Cannes scout and former player Jean Varraud, who recommended him to the training centre director of the club. [32], In 2001, Zidane joined Real Madrid for a world record fee of 150billion Italian lire,[37][38] (about 77.5million by fixed exchange rate; a reported 12.8billion pesetas[39]) in instalments,[40] and signed a four-year contract. In 2015 he played in a futsal tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, during which an opposition player received a yellow card to much amusement for taking an in-match selfie with Zidane. Speaking about his conversion, Anelka said: Anelka had a stint as the manager of Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC. The Frenchman is not overtly religious though and does not publicly show or speak much about his personal beliefs. [6], Not to say that the soccer player hasnt received any support from his home country. Pjanic currently plays for Besiktas, on loan from Barcelona. 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Lizarazu's poor penalty was saved, but Fabien Barthez immediately denied Demetrio Albertini before Luigi di Biagio rattled the decisive effort against the crossbar. He could be on the move again after the 2021-22 season, as his contract with Manchester United comes to an end. Zidane describes himself as a "non-practicing Muslim." [137] With Real's Champions League victory, Zidane became only the second manager to win the European Cup in his first two seasons in management, alongside fellow Real Madrid coach Jos Villalonga. Religion: Christianity: Biography of Vronique Zidane. Nouveau coup de tonnerre dans le feuilleton Zindine Zidane ! He was the current manager of Real Madrid since 2016 to 2021. His time away from the sidelines was brief, however, as he returned to manage Real in March 2019 soon after the club had been eliminated from the Champions League tournament. ", President of France, Jacques Chirac, pays tribute to Zidane in Paris after the 2006 World Cup. [173][174][175] He was capable of using either foot, despite being naturally right-footed. Zinedine Zidane The Frenchman is not overtly religious though and does not publicly show or speak much about his personal beliefs One of the greatest footballers of all time, Zidane is. "[169] Journalist Sid Lowe wrote, "Zidane was football's answer to the Bolshoi Ballet. Zidane was elegance above all else. ''My papa always taught me one special thing: be respectful, give respect in life," Zidane told the New York Times following France's victory. Zidane joined Real Madrid in 2001, and the following year the team won the Champions League title and the European Super Cup. President Jacques Chirac, dressed in a French football shirt, entered the dressing room after the win, shaking Zidane's hand and kissing Barthez's head, as the whole country became immersed in the footballing frenzy. 4 appearances between 199798 and 200304. The Fdration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) named Zidane World Player of the Year three times (1998, 2000, and 2003). Another not so well known fact is that Anelka even adopted the Muslim name Abdul-Salam Bilal in 1994. [149] It was Zidane's second league title in his coaching career. Zidane was also a success in international competition. He and Ronaldo, who collaborated in conceiving the yearly event to benefit the United Nations Development Programme, regularly captain their respective teams consisting of active footballers, other professional athletes and celebrities. To get more information scroll the following table. 3 Onze d'Or awards as a player (1998, 2000, 2001) and 1 Onze d'Or award as a manager (2017). "Jacquet coached us that Brazil were very weak at defending corners and we will have a really good chance to score if we get the delivery right.". One of the greatest wingers of all time, Franck Ribery converted to Islam in 2002 after being inspired by his wife Wahiba, who is of Algerian descent. "[161] David Beckham has described Zidane as "the greatest of all time",[162][163] Barcelona star Xavi has stated in a 2010 interview that Zidane was "best player in the '90s and early 2000s",[164] while Brazilian defender and former Madrid teammate Roberto Carlos has said of Zidane, "He is the best player I've seen. [173][181][182] He was also capable of playing as a second striker,[183][184] or in a more withdrawn role in midfield, either as a central midfielder or deep-lying playmaker, due to his ability to orchestrate his team's attacking plays from deep with his vision and passing. Although it had failed to score a goal in its World Cup title defense in 2002, France entered the 2006 World Cup as one of the favourites. Zindine Zidane, n le 23 juin 1972 Marseille, est un footballeur international franais voluant au poste de milieu offensif, comme meneur de jeu devenu entraneur.. Surnomm Zizou, il est considr comme l'un des plus grands joueurs de l'histoire du football.Dot d'un profil atypique, il remporte de nombreux titres, tant avec l'quipe de France qu'avec les clubs o il a jou . Mario Gmez could be Catholic, but is probably mostly non-religious. [66], Zidane himself believes he was at his peak during the tournament, while the UEFA website states, "In Belgium and the Netherlands, Zidane dominated a major championship in a way no individual had managed since Diego Maradona in 1986. [7] In 2014, in a poll carried out by French TV channel TF1, Zidane was voted as the best player in the history of the French league. God exists and he has returned to the France team. [133] The team then was knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Celta Vigo 34 on aggregate. He had such elegance and grace, a wonderful touch and superb vision. Aime Jacquet took charge of the national side in January 1994, after their failure to reach the USA tournament, and handed Zidane his debut that August. If Paraguay had posed a problem, how would France fare against an Italy side boasting the likes of Paolo Maldini and Fabio Cannavaro in defence, and Christian Vieri and Zidane's Juventus team-mate Alessandro del Piero up top? In 1995, Blackburn Rovers manager Kenny Dalglish had expressed interest in signing both Zidane and Dugarry, to which club owner Jack Walker reportedly replied, "Why do you want to sign Zidane when we have Tim Sherwood? The documentary was part of the 2009 Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. Zinedine Zidane (Former French Footballer) Husband Name: Zinedine Zidane: Hobbies: Shopping and Traveling: Father Name: Will . [95] He agreed to complete three days of community service with children in one of FIFA's humanitarian projects. While his father was a warehouseman by profession, his mother was a homemaker. "He dominates the ball, he is a walking spectacle and he plays as if he had silk gloves on each foot. [119] According to Galn, "No one who has anything to do with the football world can be unaware that Zidane is acting as Real Madrid Castilla's head coach this season. Le miracle n'a pas eu lieu. He was rushed back prematurely for the third game despite not being fully fit, but could not prevent France from being ignominiously eliminated in the group stage without scoring a single goal; the worst performance by a defending champion in the history of the competition. [55] Her educational qualification is Graduated. Full Name: Zinedine Yazid Zidane Birthdate: 23/06/1972 Birthplace: Marseille, France Religion: Muslim Net Worth: Estimated $125 million (US) His last head coach salary was US $14 million/year. [8][11] Zidane credits his strict upbringing and his father as the "guiding light" in his career. [62][63], Two years later France won Euro 2000, becoming the first team to hold both the World Cup and the European Championship since West Germany in 1974. Her home town is Madrid, Spain. Zidane is of Algerian Kabyle descent and has described himself as a "non-practising Muslim ". "This is important because there are always people who are looking to close the door on these debates or to turn back the clock on things that have changed.". [86] He also became the fourth player red-carded in a World Cup final, in addition to being the first sent off in extra time. . He won UEFA Euro 2000 and was named Player of the Tournament. After the match during a party for all the Cannes players, Zidane was given a car by Cannes chairman Alain Pedretti, who had promised him one the day he scored his first goal for the club. So, who's actually causing this misleading statement that gave a huge misperception about Zidane's religion? Sometimes when he plays with the ball, it seems like he's dancing.". He was a rangy midfielder, noted for his footwork skills and field vision. [16], Zidane went to AS Cannes for a six-week stay, but ended up remaining at the club for four years to play at the professional level. He had a unique ability to be a great and to be a team player. One of the most underrated strikers in world football, Edin Dzeko has practiced Islam since he was born. I was lucky to play with him. [59] Without their playmaker, France proceeded to win 10 in the round of sixteen game against Paraguay and, on his return to the side, defeated Italy 43 on penalties after a goalless draw in the quarter-finals, with Zidane netting the first spot kick in the shoot-out. Zindine Zidane is the father of Luca Zidane ( SD Eibar ). The achievement is also known as "La Duodcima". "[81] It was later revealed through interviews that Marco Materazzi had insulted Zidane's sister, which led to Zidane's heightened anger and reaction. His family, which is of Algerian Kabyle Berber descent, resided in the northern Marseille suburb of La Castellane. He raised his arms to the crowd. [36] In 2001, Zidane was named Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year for the second time. Abidal converted from Christianity to Islam in 2007 after marrying Algerian-born former gymnast Hayet Kebir. It is a fait accompli that has been widely accepted, as shown by media reports, and Real Madrid do not deny it. Luca was born in Marseille, and is the son of the FIFA World Cup -winning French footballer Zinedine Zidane and his wife Veronique Fernndez. [18] He scored his first goal for the club on 10 February 1991[19] also against Nantes in a 21 win. [193] In 2002, ESPN described Zidane as "the greatest player in the world in the world's biggest game". Karim is important for the team, not just for his goals. It was rumoured that coach Abdelhamid Kermali denied Zidane a position for the Algerian squad because he felt the young midfielder was not fast enough. But the next pitted France against Paraguay in an edgy last-16 tussle, which an anxious and tetchy Zidane watched from the sidelines. Zidane quits Madrid with Allegri leading race to replace him - reports. "[113] In June 2018, Zidane reunited with his France 1998 World Cup winning teammates to play a charity game against an All-Star side which included Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt. ", Many authoritative voices have acclaimed Zidane's skills and importance in the history of football, such as Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, who called Zidane "a monster" for his performance and abilities. Dzeko will be determined to add some more chapters to his already storied career. [32] Zidane's growing status in the sport saw him chosen in a European XI to face a World XI featuring a forward line of Ronaldo and Gabriel Batistuta in December 1997. Zidane finished with two goals, a bending free kick against Spain in the quarter-final and the golden goal in the semi-final against Portugal with a penalty. When Zidane stepped onto the pitch, the ten other guys just got suddenly better. Eric Abidal is a fighter. [92] He later said, "If you look at the fourteen red cards I had in my career, twelve of them were a result of provocation. [188] He also drew praise from his managers for his defensive work-rate. religion. [29], After a series of stand out performances for both Bordeaux and France, Zidane had offers to join Europe's top clubs in the spring of 1996, deciding on a move to UEFA Champions League winners Juventus during the close season. 2023/4/27 16:40 GMT. The French team won all three games in the group stage, with Zidane setting up Christophe Dugarry's goal in the opening match against South Africa from a corner, and contributing to Thierry Henry's opening goal in the second match against Saudi Arabia; however, Zidane was sent off in the latter match for a stamp on Fuad Anwar, becoming the first French player to receive a red card in a World Cup Finals match. [1] Self-described "non-practicing Muslim", according to The Observer, 4 April 2004. [207][208] Zidane emphasised the importance of players' physical levels and preferred to choose impactful players over a defined system. [10], His father worked as a warehouseman and security guard at a department store, often on the night shift, while his mother was a housewife. . [144][145], Following some poor results for Real Madrid in the months following Zidane's departure culminating in elimination from the Copa del Rey at home to Barcelona, a league loss to the same opponent at the same venue which opened up a 12-point gap between the clubs, and an unexpected home 41 defeat to Ajax in the Champions League which brought the long run of success in that competition to an end, all within the space of a week his former teammate Santiago Solari (who himself had only been in the post for five months, after Julen Lopetegui's equally brief spell in charge) was dismissed and Zidane returned as the Real Madrid head coach on 11 March 2019, on a contract until summer 2022. ", Thuram did not blame his companion: "There is no need for the player to talk or the other players around him, these are things that happen and everyone turned to how do we overcome it - how do we win without Zidane?". This isn't justification, this isn't an excuse, but my passion, temper and blood made me react.
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