Zinedine Zidane has been officially appointed as the new coach of Real Madrid, replacing Rafael Benitez sacked by club president Florentino Perez, Monday (4/1) afternoon. Zidane is the 11th coach since the beginning of the era of Real Madrid president Florentino Perez since 12 years ago. Zidane, 43, is scheduled to officially introduced as manager on Tuesday. Previously he served as assistant to Carlo Ancelotti in 2014 when Madrid won the Champions League, and now Madrid B team coach named Castilla in the third division. Here, we will review Zinedine Zidane’s past lives before becoming a coach for Real Madrid.
Here are five things about Zidane you should to know:
- An Algerian immigrants son
Zinedine Yazid Zidane was born 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.
- Brought France win the World Cup
In 1998, the French National Team that ended the long wait to lift the World Cup trophy in their own homes.At the top of the party, they destroy Brazil which on paper is more favored by a score of 3-0.
Zidane became the hero by scoring two of the three goals France at the time.In general, it has also become the main motor of the Rooster-game team nickname of the French National Team-since the beginning of the 1998 World Cup.
- He got a red card in the last match
Although his career wallowing achievement and success, Zidane covering it with not so beautiful. In the last match is the final of the 2006 World Cup along with the French National Team against Italy, and the Italian team won the match.
Not only that, Zidane received a red card and sent off in extra time in a match which Italy eventually won on penalties such.The cause, he gore chest of Italian player Marco Materazzi.
- The winner of two Ballon d’Or
Throughout his career as a professional footballer, Zidane twice won the award for world’s best layer version of the FIFA.
He won the award which is called the Ballon d’Or for the first time in 1998. After briefly interrupted edition Brazilians Rivaldo in 1999, he again won the Ballon D’or 2000 edition after bringing the French National Team became European champion for the year.
- Joined Real Madrid since 2001
In 2001, Zidane joined Real Madrid for some seasons and end his career on May 7, 2006.
Zidane action in skill against Machester United on April 8, 2003. (Source:www.theguardian.com)
Real Madrid squad now under the care of Zenidene Zidane. The Frenchman was happy when asked about his position on Real Madrid.
“We have the best squad in the world, the best supporters and what we have to do now, and what I will try my best to do, is ensure the team wins at the end of the season,” said Zidane.
