When quizzed on the mystery man, Zidane replied: "Is he the best in the world? He might not get the attention of [Lionel] Messi and Ronaldo but, yes, I think he just might be." The Marseille-born ...

That victory sent them to the final, where Zidane’s famous goal helped them lift the Champions League trophy. Real Madrid lost 4–3 to Manchester City in the first leg of the semi-finals and ...

This included legendary players such as Ronaldo, Zidane, Van Basten, Platini, George Weah, and Lothar Matthäus in what was a veritable who’s who of all-time greats. Passing the torch 1998 saw the ...