Quotes About Zidane

To be recognised by a whole country is incredible.

I'm a fan of how Zinedine Zidane ended his career, right after a World Cup.

All my future plans are related to Real Madrid, and there are no other clubs on my mind. I'm so happy here along with my family. Few players have ended their career here, Zidane being one of the exceptions. I'd like to be one of those players, too, but time will tell what the future holds.

Zidane was just so majestic on the ball, relaxed. He oozed class, and I loved watching him. I remember France against Brazil in 2006. One of those game, I just couldn't believe the class of him.

I think that the message Zidane has to offer will get through to the players, because he was a world-class player.

Zidane was an idol for me, I grew up watching him play. He always asks me to come out playing the ball and that I don't just sit deep.

I always idolized Zidane.

Better than Zidane? That is impossible! It is always good for us to hear things like that, but we have to be real. I know where I am.

For me it's a pleasure to be trained by Zidane. I am just very thankful for all he has been asking me to do and for helping me to evolve.

Zidane's success comes from transmitting calm and never changing that no matter what is happening. That serenity and tranquility conveys confidence and security. He talks little but when he does, it matters.

Zidane told me that since Messi, he had never seen a left foot like mine. I was a little impressed, because Messi is a piece of a footballer.

I hope things go well with Zidane, the same as I would have said about Benitez. Because what we all want is for Real Madrid to win trophies.

I spoke with Zidane and he insisted that Casemiro is the player who gives Real Madrid balance. I decided to trust him and make him a starter.

Iniesta - he is the Zinedine Zidane of the team, because he can do whatever you want him to with the ball.

I have always said the French team is the most important thing that has happened to me. I thought deeply about it and I want to play for France again.

What Zidane has done with Real Madrid is spectacular, but there are things I don't understand.

For Zidane to say he's impressed - well, that's the greatest compliment! He was my role model, I just loved to see him play, and I used to try and imitate his moves when I was young. I think he was by far the best footballer of his generation.

I learned a lot from Zinedine Zidane with the national team.

Why does it get assumed that Zidane is a figurehead and everything Real achieve is down to the talent of the squad?

My passion for the game comes from the city of Marseille itself. Unfortunately I can't go back there as much I want to because I play a lot here and abroad.

Zidane is a respectful person, he knows what he wants and we are there to obey and to the best we can. He has his sense of humor, but in the training sessions we must be serious.

My footballing idol is Zinedine Zidane; he was an amazing guy on and off the field.

Zidane was a leader and a strong character.

I don't know if we are the best team in the world. I am lucky to be playing alongside some of the best players around. It's a dream.