Zizou is out of time. He's an authentic old-school playmaker, the likes of which hardly exist anymore. Almost all current coaches favor a rigorous collective organization without a real creator, which impoverishes the show. True football lovers are necessarily happy with Zidane's success because, through his creative inspiration, he can encourage young people to revive this post which has fallen into disuse." This is how S Michel Platini, in the columns of the M Gazetta dello Sport, at the start of the year 2000, revered his successor in the French team B and at Juventus B in Turin: Platini - Zidane, Zidane - F Platini... All the comparisons have been attempted, all proved to be in vain A football player, even a genius, remains dependent on his team and his era. We can only point out a few similarities. At the top of their game, the two strategists were able to avoid fake teams. For an epic time. The Marseillais has always considered the comparison to the master extremely flattering. Nevertheless, Zidane, an artist of his time, offered himself the luxury of a long lease in the pantheon of the most prestigious ambassadors of French football.
Model wife, the discreet Véronique watches over the development of her champion husband and their little Enzo who owes his first name to the admiration of the father for the former Uruguayan creator of OM, Enzo Francescoli. Zinedine met Véronique, the graceful brunette dancer, in Cannes. At the time, the child from La Castellane knew nothing of his destiny. Imposing himself among the pros is his obsession, the wish of a close-knit family, Jean Varraud's secret hope too. The AS Cannes recruiter becomes the accomplice of the gifted youngster. One morning, while visiting him at the Septèmes stadium, Varraud is greeted by Zinedine, broom in hand. Zidane was punished by his managers after giving the cue to a surly opponent. Gentil only has one eye and Zidane already has two. " Who will become big, in no time. In Cannes, the trainers believe that it is by playing that we learn. Jean Fernandez noted the name of this young person who is already flaming in the antechamber of the pro group. On May 20, 1989, Zidane, who was not yet seventeen, took his first steps in the First Division on the Beaujoire lawn, against the Nantes of Marcel Desailly and Didier Deschamps. Perfect technique, he already knows how to do everything with a ball. And even a little more. From delicious ball shots to daring dribbling, he explodes because he does nothing like everyone else. His sole gives birth to a confusing roulette, the outside of his thigh masters an uncertain pass: Zidane allows himself effective pirouettes far from the opposing goal in a position as a midfielder. the trainers believe that it is by playing that we learn. Jean Fernandez noted the name of this young person who is already flaming in the antechamber of the pro group. On May 20, 1989, Zidane, who was not yet seventeen, took his first steps in the First Division on the Beaujoire lawn, against the Nantes of Marcel Desailly and Didier Deschamps. Perfect technique, he already knows how to do everything with a ball. And even a little more. From delicious ball shots to daring dribbling, he explodes because he does nothing like everyone else. His sole gives birth to a confusing roulette, the outside of his thigh masters an uncertain pass: Zidane allows himself effective pirouettes far from the opposing goal in a position as a midfielder. the trainers believe that it is by playing that we learn. Jean Fernandez noted the name of this young person who is already flaming in the antechamber of the pro group. On May 20, 1989, Zidane, who was not yet seventeen, took his first steps in the First Division on the Beaujoire lawn, against the Nantes of Marcel Desailly and Didier Deschamps. Perfect technique, he already knows how to do everything with a ball. And even a little more. From delicious ball shots to daring dribbling, he explodes because he does nothing like everyone else. His sole gives birth to a confusing roulette, the outside of his thigh masters an uncertain pass: Zidane allows himself effective pirouettes far from the opposing goal in a position as a midfielder. Jean Fernandez noted the name of this young person who is already flaming in the antechamber of the pro group. On May 20, 1989, Zidane, who was not yet seventeen, took his first steps in the First Division on the Beaujoire lawn, against the Nantes of Marcel Desailly and Didier Deschamps. Perfect technique, he already knows how to do everything with a ball. And even a little more. From delicious ball shots to daring dribbling, he explodes because he does nothing like everyone else. His sole gives birth to a confusing roulette, the outside of his thigh masters an uncertain pass: Zidane allows himself effective pirouettes far from the opposing goal in a position as a midfielder. Jean Fernandez noted the name of this young person who is already flaming in the antechamber of the pro group. On May 20, 1989, Zidane, who was not yet seventeen, took his first steps in the First Division on the Beaujoire lawn, against the Nantes of Marcel Desailly and Didier Deschamps. Perfect technique, he already knows how to do everything with a ball. And even a little more. From delicious ball shots to daring dribbling, he explodes because he does nothing like everyone else. His sole gives birth to a confusing roulette, the outside of his thigh masters an uncertain pass: Zidane allows himself effective pirouettes far from the opposing goal in a position as a midfielder. takes its first steps in the First Division on the lawn of Beaujoire, against the Nantes of Marcel Desailly and Didier Deschamps. Perfect technique, he already knows how to do everything with a ball. And even a little more. From delicious ball shots to daring dribbling, he explodes because he does nothing like everyone else. His sole gives birth to a confusing roulette, the outside of his thigh masters an uncertain pass: Zidane allows himself effective pirouettes far from the opposing goal in a position as a midfielder. takes its first steps in the First Division on the lawn of Beaujoire, against the Nantes of Marcel Desailly and Didier Deschamps. Perfect technique, he already knows how to do everything with a ball. And even a little more. From delicious ball shots to daring dribbling, he explodes because he does nothing like everyone else. His sole gives birth to a confusing roulette, the outside of his thigh masters an uncertain pass: Zidane allows himself effective pirouettes far from the opposing goal in a position as a midfielder.
His career really started with the 1990-91 season. The Marseillais played 28 matches. On February 8, Nantes visits the people of Cannes at La Bocca. First goal with the pros, first car at stake for Zidane. Alain Pedretti, the president of the ASC, kept his promise. His young player will now fuel the super at the wheel of a red Renault Clio. Essential cog in the Cannes midfield, the star in the making confirms the following season. His five goals, however, did not prevent the Riviera club from sinking into D2. After six years in the Alpes-Maritimes, it's time to leave for Zinedine, renamed Zizou by his teammate Jean-François Daniel. Zinedine, Yazid or Zizou... His talent did not escape Bernard Tapie. But the leaders of OM are slow to repatriate the one who started at US Saint-Henri, near Castellane. A Marseillais, who manages Bordeaux, takes them by surprise. Informed by his friendly network, Rolland Courbis enters the game: at the Girondins de Bordeaux the right pick! Zidane is twenty years old. He discovered the world of Haillan and a certain Christophe Dugarry. So far, nothing links the destinies of the two men, except a rivalry for the management of the game in the youth selections. Zinedine and Christophe rub shoulders with each other, appreciate each other and bond in collusion. A solid camaraderie is born, in joy as in adversity. In the spring of 1996, the Girondins faced an incredible challenge. They got their ticket to UEFA via the Intertoto Cup. After eliminating Karlsruhe, Skopje, Volvodograd and Sevilla with a forty-meter lob from Zidane in Andalusia, the Bordelais face the Milanese tenor. Inhibited, they yield to San Siro against AC Milan (2-0). But the Gernot Rohr band is buried too soon. Boosted, Zidane and Dugarry strike a blow in the return match. Bordeaux quickly opened the scoring. Dugarry sets the record straight before capsizing Lescure. The decisive pass? Zizou of course! In the final, Bordeaux fell to a flawless Bayern. The famous Girondine epic ends in water pudding. In the press, Alain Afflelou has awkward words about the Dugarry-Lizarazu-Zidane trio. The Aquitaine club loses its three jewels. Dugarry takes the direction of Milan, Lizarazu that of Bilbao. Juventus of Turin makes eyes at Zidane who cannot resist. If his beginnings in Piedmont are hesitant, Zizou retains the confidence of Marcelo Lippi. they give in to San Siro against AC Milan (2-0). But the Gernot Rohr band is buried too soon. Boosted, Zidane and Dugarry strike a blow in the return match. Bordeaux quickly opened the scoring. Dugarry sets the record straight before capsizing Lescure. The decisive pass? Zizou of course! In the final, Bordeaux fell to a flawless Bayern. The famous Girondine epic ends in water pudding. In the press, Alain Afflelou has awkward words about the Dugarry-Lizarazu-Zidane trio. The Aquitaine club loses its three jewels. Dugarry takes the direction of Milan, Lizarazu that of Bilbao. Juventus of Turin makes eyes at Zidane who cannot resist. If his beginnings in Piedmont are hesitant, Zizou retains the confidence of Marcelo Lippi. they give in to San Siro against AC Milan (2-0). But the Gernot Rohr band is buried too soon. Boosted, Zidane and Dugarry strike a blow in the return match. Bordeaux quickly opened the scoring. Dugarry sets the record straight before capsizing Lescure. The decisive pass? Zizou of course! In the final, Bordeaux fell to a flawless Bayern. The famous Girondine epic ends in water pudding. In the press, Alain Afflelou has awkward words about the Dugarry-Lizarazu-Zidane trio. The Aquitaine club loses its three jewels. Dugarry takes the direction of Milan, Lizarazu that of Bilbao. Juventus of Turin makes eyes at Zidane who cannot resist. If his beginnings in Piedmont are hesitant, Zizou retains the confidence of Marcelo Lippi. But the Gernot Rohr band is buried too soon. Boosted, Zidane and Dugarry strike a blow in the return match. Bordeaux quickly opened the scoring. Dugarry sets the record straight before capsizing Lescure. The decisive pass? Zizou of course! In the final, Bordeaux fell to a flawless Bayern. The famous Girondine epic ends in water pudding. In the press, Alain Afflelou has awkward words about the Dugarry-Lizarazu-Zidane trio. The Aquitaine club loses its three jewels. Dugarry takes the direction of Milan, Lizarazu that of Bilbao. Juventus of Turin makes eyes at Zidane who cannot resist. If his beginnings in Piedmont are hesitant, Zizou retains the confidence of Marcelo Lippi. But the Gernot Rohr band is buried too soon. Boosted, Zidane and Dugarry strike a blow in the return match. Bordeaux quickly opened the scoring. Dugarry sets the record straight before capsizing Lescure. The decisive pass? Zizou of course! In the final, Bordeaux fell to a flawless Bayern. The famous Girondine epic ends in water pudding. In the press, Alain Afflelou has awkward words about the Dugarry-Lizarazu-Zidane trio. The Aquitaine club loses its three jewels. Dugarry takes the direction of Milan, Lizarazu that of Bilbao. Juventus of Turin makes eyes at Zidane who cannot resist. If his beginnings in Piedmont are hesitant, Zizou retains the confidence of Marcelo Lippi. Dugarry sets the record straight before capsizing Lescure. The decisive pass? Zizou of course! In the final, Bordeaux fell to a flawless Bayern. The famous Girondine epic ends in water pudding. In the press, Alain Afflelou has awkward words about the Dugarry-Lizarazu-Zidane trio. The Aquitaine club loses its three jewels. Dugarry takes the direction of Milan, Lizarazu that of Bilbao. Juventus of Turin makes eyes at Zidane who cannot resist. If his beginnings in Piedmont are hesitant, Zizou retains the confidence of Marcelo Lippi. Dugarry sets the record straight before capsizing Lescure. The decisive pass? Zizou of course! In the final, Bordeaux fell to a flawless Bayern. The famous Girondine epic ends in water pudding. In the press, Alain Afflelou has awkward words about the Dugarry-Lizarazu-Zidane trio. The Aquitaine club loses its three jewels. Dugarry takes the direction of Milan, Lizarazu that of Bilbao. Juventus of Turin makes eyes at Zidane who cannot resist. If his beginnings in Piedmont are hesitant, Zizou retains the confidence of Marcelo Lippi. Alain Afflelou has awkward words about the Dugarry-Lizarazu-Zidane trio. The Aquitaine club loses its three jewels. Dugarry takes the direction of Milan, Lizarazu that of Bilbao. Juventus of Turin makes eyes at Zidane who cannot resist. If his beginnings in Piedmont are hesitant, Zizou retains the confidence of Marcelo Lippi. Alain Afflelou has awkward words about the Dugarry-Lizarazu-Zidane trio. The Aquitaine club loses its three jewels. Dugarry takes the direction of Milan, Lizarazu that of Bilbao. Juventus of Turin makes eyes at Zidane who cannot resist. If his beginnings in Piedmont are hesitant, Zizou retains the confidence of Marcelo Lippi.
Victim of a car accident just before Euro 1996, Zidane started in Turin exhausted and dented. Deschamps was an invaluable guide and Michel Platini, always listened to in high places, personally reassured the Agnelli family, who grew impatient. "The first season was difficult, especially the first three months, remembers Zizou. I had to adapt to Italian life and a new system of play. Living abroad is not easy. ." The Frenchman unlocks his record, Juve winning the Scudetto in 1997 and 1998. Europe seems to curse him. Twice, the Champions League escaped the Turinese, beaten in the final by Dortmund and Real Madrid. More robust, more muscular, Zidane weighs with all his weight on the device developed by Lippi. If he left the number 10 to Del Piero to endorse the 21, no one is mistaken: the custodian of the game is him. Inzaghi and Del Piero revel in the Frenchman's caviars. But in Turin more than elsewhere, shining is not enough. We have to win and Zidane's Juve, despite their full seasons, made the mistake of letting the Scudetto slip away twice on the last day. The French playmaker, who tasted the joys of victory in the national team, Squeezed closely by the opposing defenses, it remains dependent on the performance of a team that is looking for itself. And then there is life in Turin, probably less pleasant than elsewhere. To decompress, the couple often have lunch at Angelino's. Roberto, the owner of the restaurant, opened his kitchen to the star who feels at home there. It is however said that the Ballon d'Or 1998 languishes under the ambient greyness. His devastating smile conquered the heart. His wife, who is said to be very influential, would encourage him to go to Spain, where French people live... and French women!
part of his family. Zidane, an exemplary professional, refuses to display his moods. On October 24, 2000, Juventus hosted Hamburg in the Champions League. Jochen Kientz, eminent representative of the gotha of thick brutes, teases the French artist who responds to the provocation. Zidane is excluded and heavily sanctioned by the UEFA Disciplinary Committee. Deprived of its jewel, Juve is eliminated without glory. His fifth season in Piedmont is the last. Agnelli has however promised to build a concrete team but Zidane feels the need for a new challenge. After Platini's Juve, Zidane set off to attack Real de Kopa, winning, in the process, the title of the most expensive player of the time (transfer valued at 480 MF). "For a single player, it's really huge, estimates on his website the one who, in the early 60s, was nicknamed Napoleon. Excessiveness having become commonplace in current transfers, Zidane's price may appear normal given his talent. His arrival in Madrid makes me very happy. I even wish he had joined the club earlier." Greedy, Raymond Kopa almost languished one more season before witnessing Zidane's first steps in the Castilian jersey. The Piedmontese Old Lady was in no hurry to yield to her magician. THE Frenchman who will never leave the Madrid club again, returning as a coach with a hat trick of three consecutive victories in the Champions League...
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