Five of Zinedine Zidane’s greatest moments as a Real Madrid player

Sport360 staff 10:35 05/01/2016
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    Following the appointment of Zinedine Zidane as the new Real Madrid manager, we look at five of the Frenchman’s best moments during his playing days at the Bernabeu.

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    September 7, 2001
    After five stellar years at Juventus, Real paid a then-record €75m to make Zidane their latest Galactico.

    May 1, 2002
    His debut season bore 12 goals with the pick of the bunch being a stunning solo effort against Deportivo.

    May 15, 2002
    Zidane’s left-footed volley against Leverkusen in the Champions League final is one of the greatest ever goals.

    December 15, 2003
    Having helped inspire Madrid to the La Liga title, Zidane was named FIFA World Player of the Year for a third time.

    Zidane collects his award.

    May 7, 2006
    Zidane signed off in style with a goal and a tearful farewell at the Bernabeu in an epic 3-3 against Villarreal.

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