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Zidane was from another planet. When Zidane stepped onto the pitch, the 10 other guys just got suddenly better. It is that simple.

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Zinedine Zidane
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: June 23
Association Football Manager
Association Football Player
Soccer Player
Marseille
France
Zinedine Yazid Zidane
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