“Zinedine Zidane had the toughest start in life but he made it. He made people fall in love with French football. Playing alongside him was an honour” Djibril Cisse on what it’s like to line up alongside a legend

“Zinedine Zidane had the toughest start in life but he made it. He made people fall in love with French football. Playing alongside him was an honour” Djibril Cisse on what it’s like to line up alongside a legend

As Zinedine Zidane gets set to return to the France national team setup as head coach, it is worth remembering just how big an impact the 54-year-old has had on his nation’s football culture. From his upbringing in Marseille to becoming the face of France’s historic 1998 World Cup victory, few players have left such an indelible mark on the game. For his former France teammate Djibril Cisse, Zidane’s influence went far beyond his impact on the p…