Zinédine Zidane, an Italian story (2/3): Marcello Lippi, the Mister who made him a maestro

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Zinédine Zidane, an Italian story (2/3): Marcello Lippi, the Mister who made him a maestro

On his arrival at Juventus in 1996, Zinédine Zidane could count on the trust of coach Marcello Lippi, a meeting that proved significant in his career.

According to L'Équipe, ahead of France v Italy on Friday evening, his Turin years are being revisited in a three-part series.

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There is a touch of Italy in Zidane, and a touch of Zidane in Italian hearts since his Juventus stay from 1996 to 2001.

Lippi’s faith eased Zidane’s adaptation in Turin and left a lasting stamp on his development.

The series explores that bond and the imprint those seasons left.

Source: L'Équipe

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