Zinedine Zidane was a French football player and coach known for his skill, creativity, and success at both club and international levels. He played for several top European clubs including Bordeaux, Juventus, and Real Madrid, winning numerous titles. For the French national team, Zidane helped lead France to victory in the 1998 World Cup, where he was named best player. He retired after being sent off in the 2006 World Cup final, which France lost on penalties. Zidane was named the best player in the world three times and is considered one of the greatest players of all time.