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Childhood
Zinedine Yazid Zidane was born on June 23, 1972, in Marseille, France. The son of
Algerian immigrants, Zidane learned to play soccer in the streets of La Castellane, a
rough section of Marseille. After starring for local youth clubs, 14-year-old Zidane was
discovered at a French Football Federation training camp by AS Cannes recruiter Jean
Varraud, and spent the next three years honing his skills in Cannes' youth division.
Professional Career
Zidane made his first professional appearance for Cannes at 17, scoring a goal in his
debut. He transferred to Bordeaux in 1992, and in ensuing years the attacking midfielder
earned renown for his sterling all-around play. Prone to the occasional flash of temper,
Zidane otherwise was the embodiment of control with the ball at his feet, seemingly
knowing when to maneuver through the defense, find a teammate with a pinpoint pass
or rocket a shot at the goal.
Zidane transferred to Juventus F.C. in Italy's prestigious Series A League in 1996. The
move brought a marked increase in visibility and expectations, but Zidane proved he
was up to the challenge by steering Juventus to an Italian Super Cup, a UEFA Super
Cup, an Intercontinental Cup and a pair of Series A titles over the next two seasons.
At his peak when France hosted the 1998 World Cup, Zidane spearheaded Les Bleus'
march through the tournament with his crisp passing and dribbling, and then scored
twice as France shut down Brazil in the final, 3-0, to become a national hero. Two years
later, Zidane again was the linchpin of the French team's run to international glory,
which culminated with a 2-1 win over Italy for the European Championship.
In 2001, Zidane signed with Spanish club Real Madrid for a world-record transfer fee of
more than $66 million. The investment paid immediate dividends, as the French import
helped Real Madrid win the coveted UEFA Champions League title in his first year and
La Liga the following season.
Zidane had indicated he would retire after the 2006 World Cup in Germany, and it
appeared his career was heading for a storybook finish when France advanced to the
final against Italy. Instead, it ended in shocking fashion when, enraged by opponent
Marco Materazzi's comments to him in extra time, he slammed his head into the Italian
player's chest. Zidane was thrown out of the game, and France subsequently lost on
penalty kicks.
Zidane joined Real Madrid's front office as an adviser and was named the club's
sporting director in 2011. The following year, it was announced the French soccer
legend would begin coaching at Real Madrid's youth academy, the first step in a new
career of calling the shots from the sidelines of his beloved game.
Zinedine Zidane nació el 23 de junio de 1972 en Marsella, Francia
Su carrera fue muy buena, hasta que en el mundial de Alemania fue expulsado al golpear con la cabeza al jugador italiano materazzi
A pesar de todo es considerado uno los mejores jugadores de todos los tiempo
Ingles
His career was very good, until in the World Cup in Germany he was sent off when he hit the head of the Italian player
materazzi.
Infancia
Childhood
Jean Varraud recruited him when he was 14 years old for the AS Cannes team.
Carrera profesional
Zidane hizo su primera aparición profesional en Cannes a los 17 años, anotando un gol en su debut.
Se trasladó a Burdeos en 1992, y en los años siguientes el centrocampista ofensivo ganó renombre por su excelente juego completo.
INGLES
Zidane made his first professional appearance in Cannes at age 17, scoring a goal in his debut. He moved to Bordeaux
in 1992, and in the years after the attacking midfielder gained renown for his excellent full game.
JUVENTUS
Zidane fue transferido a Juventus F.C. en la prestigiosa Serie A League de Italia en 1996.demostró que estaba a la altura del desafío
al dirigir la Juventus a una Supercopa italiana, una Supercopa de la UEFA, una Copa Intercontinental y un par de Serie A títulos en
las próximas dos temporadas.
INGLES
Zidane was transferred to Juventus F.C. in the prestigious Serie A League of Italy in
1996. He showed that he was up to the challenge by directing Juventus to an Italian
Super Cup, a UEFA Super Cup, an Intercontinental Cup and a pair of Serie A titles in
the next two seasons
France 1998
Cuando Francia fue sede de la Copa Mundial de 1998, Zidane encabezó el equipo en el torneo ,anotó dos veces cuando Francia
cerró a Brasil en la final, 3-0. Dos años más tarde, Zidane llevo a la gloria al equipo francés, que culminó con una victoria por 2-1
sobre Italia para el Campeonato de Europa.
INLGLES
When France hosted the 1998 World Cup, Zidane led the team in the tournament, scored twice when France closed
Brazil in the final, 3-0. Two years later, Zidane led the French team to glory, culminating in a 2-1 victory over Italy for the
European Championship
Real madrid
En 2001, Zidane firmó con el club español Real Madrid por más de $ 66 millones. La inversión pagó dividendos inmediatos, ya que
la importación francesa ayudó al Real Madrid a ganar el título de la UEFA Champions League en su primer año y La Liga la
temporada siguiente.
INGLES
In 2001, Zidane signed with the Spanish club Real Madrid for more than $ 66 million. The investment paid immediate
dividends, as the French import helped Real Madrid win the UEFA Champions League title in its first year and La Liga
the following season.
Alemania 2006
Zidane dijo que se retiraría después de la Copa Mundial 2006 en Alemania, y parecía que su carrera se dirigía a un
final de libro de cuentos,cuando Francia avanzó a la final contra Italia.
En cambio, terminó de manera sorprendente cuando, enfurecido por los comentarios del oponente Marco Materazzi en
el tiempo extra, golpeó su cabeza contra el pecho del jugador italiano. Zidane fue expulsado del juego y Francia
posteriormente perdió en penales
INLGES
Zidane said he would retire after the 2006 World Cup in Germany, and it looked like his career was headed to a story
book ending when France advanced to the final against Italy. Instead, he ended surprisingly when, enraged by the
comments of opponent Marco Materazzi in overtime, he hit his head against the Italian player's chest. Zidane was
expelled from the game and France subsequently lost in penalties.
DESPUES DE SU CARRERA
Zidane se unió a la oficina del Real Madrid como asesor y fue nombrado director deportivo del club en 2011.
Al año siguiente, se anunció que zidane comenzaría a entrenar en la academia juvenil del Real Madrid, para luego pasar a la
selccion oficial y ganando titulos nuevamente.
INGLES
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After his career
Zidane joined the Real Madrid office as an advisor and was named sport director of the club in 2011.
The following year, it was announced that Zidane would begin training at the Real Madrid youth academy, and then move on to the
official selection and winning titles again.