Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane has said Thierry Henry is not a cheat and will get over his handball in France's controversial World Cup play-off against Ireland. "He is not a cheat, I know him well," the former France playmaker, who was sent off for...

In this article: Thierry Henry, World Cup, France, 2006 World Cup, FIFA, French Football Federation, Marco Materazzi, William Gallas, and Paris

Associated Press France's Zinedine Zidane (right) headbutts Italy's Marco Materazzi during the final of the 2006 World Cup. PETER SCHOLS, HANDOUT/REUTERS FILE PHOTO PARIS-World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane says former France teammate...

In this article: Thierry Henry, 2006 World Cup, Marco Materazzi, France, Italy, 1998 World Cup, World Cup, William Gallas, and Reuters

PARIS-World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane says former France teammate Thierry Henry "is not a cheat" despite his handball helping his country qualify for the World Cup at Ireland's expense. Zidane, who won the 1998 World Cup and 2000...

In this article: Thierry Henry, 2006 World Cup, 1998 World Cup, World Cup, William Gallas, Ireland, France, Paris, and Italy

...has been at the center of the controversy since his double handball set up France's decisive goal. Former teammate Zinedine Zidane comes to defense of Thierry Henry Henry admits a replay would be the "fairest solution" in handball...

In this article: Thierry Henry, FIFA, World Cup, France, Ireland, French Football Federation, U.S., and 2010 World Cup

...the controversial Italian defender, was handed a two-match ban and fined EUR5,000 (GBP4,500) for inciting France's Zinedine Zidane to butt him in the 2006 World Cup final after a panel reviewed footage of the game. Martin Hansson,...

In this article: Thierry Henry, FIFA, World Cup, Ireland, Sepp Blatter, Marco Materazzi, France, 2006 World Cup, and Champions League

...is that they will win the World Cup again. France came close last time, losing on penalties in the final to Italy when Zinedine Zidane attracted most of the headlines. It should not be forgotten that Les Bleus started the 2006 campaign...

In this article: France, World Cup 2010, World Cup, Robert Pires, Thierry Henry, Raymond Domenech, World Cup, Stuttering, and Arsenal

...French playing in the World Cup final brought soccer from the back page to the front with a single play. French superstar Zinedine Zidane was caught on video delivering a head-butt to Italian defender Marco Materazzi. Zidane claimed he gave...

In this article: Thierry Henry, FIFA, France, World Cup, Marco Materazzi, Diego Maradona, God, 2006 World Cup, and 1986 World Cup

...haul itself up among the ranks of the great nations of the world." Algeria is obsessed with football. Its favourite son is Zinedine Zidane, former captain of the French national team whose parents are of Algerian descent. But the frenzy...

In this article: Algeria, World Cup, Algiers, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Egypt, Unemployment, Algiers University, Orascom Telecom, and Al Qaeda

Zizou's still got it, scoring a fine free kick. Nov 13, 2009 7:13:17 AM Real Madrid and France legend Zinedine Zidane took part in an exhibition match between third division side Amiens and the Variety Club of France in support of the...

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Former French great Zinedine Zidane says Les Blues are technically a superior side and should come out winners at the end of the two-leg battle against Ireland. Photo: Getty Images ZINEDINE ZIDANE has called on a new generation of French...

In this article: Ireland, World Cup, World Cup, Brian Kerr, Youri Djorkaeff, Thierry Henry, Roy Keane, Raymond Domenech, and Croke Park