Zidane

British

/ zidɑn /

noun

Zinedine (zinedin). born 1972, French footballer, known as Zizou ; scored 31 goals in 108 games for France (1994–2006), including two in the 1998 World Cup final; sent off in the 2006 World Cup final; his club sides included Juventus and Real Madrid

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Algerian players Luca Zidane and Rafik Belghali have been banned for two and four matches respectively for their part in ugly scenes following a quarter-final defeat to Nigeria at the African Cup of Nations.

From Barron's

Goalkeeper Zidane and defender Belghali will serve their suspensions during qualifying for the 2027 tournament.

From Barron's

France legend Zinedine Zidane has a claim for taking the most high-pressure Panenka, in the 2006 World Cup final with his penalty hitting the underside of the crossbar and just crossing the line.

From BBC

Zinedine Zidane scored one for France in the 2006 World Cup final, beating Italy keeper Gianluigi Buffon with an effort that went in off the crossbar.

From BBC

Zidane and Pirlo both missed Panenka's earlier in their career.

From BBC

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