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Zinedine ZidaneZinedine Zidane Real Madrid is the most important thing that happened to me, both as a footballer and as a person.
Zinedine ZidaneZinedine Zidane I love Madrid. I am happy to be here. I have been here three years and hope to be here longer. But I am proud of where I come from and never forget the people I grew up with.
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Zinedine ZidaneZinedine Zidane Zidane was from another planet. When Zidane stepped onto the pitch, the 10 other guys just got suddenly better. It is that simple.
Zinedine ZidaneZinedine Zidane I was lucky to come from a difficult area. It teaches you not just about football but also life. There were lots of kids from different races and poor families. People had to struggle to get through the day.
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