- Three-time World Footballer of the Year and former captain of the french football squad, Zineddine Zidane, says Algeria deserves qualification to the World Cup and that he always carry it in his heart.
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In an interview published Tueday in the magazine « France Football », Zizou says ; «I’m very happy because the Algerians have a well-deserved qualification. I have not seen for long time such a high level of performance by the Algerian team. It can go to South Africa without any pressure ».
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Real Madrid’s former player says Algeria’s team can pass the first round ; «If the Algerians win the first match against Slovenia, they can achieve good results against USA and England. Algeria’s team has many good players ».
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In response to a question about possible assistance for the Desert Foxes and their coach Rabah Saadane, Zizou says ; « May be this has been done », adding ; « I would like to do many things, but i do not want to disclose them becasue it is mine ».
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« I wish Algeria and France would reach the maximum ».
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The player who brought joy to the French team and Real Madrid spoke about his carreer and the attention he pays to the Desert Foxes ; «I started my career in the French National Team A category. I played in many teams, but Algeria, however, i’ve always supported Algeria’s team and Olympique Marseille, and i wish they will always win ».
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Zizou announced his participation in an international football tournament in Algeria next March ; « I have already participated in a friendly match between Algeria and France. I would like to see another match like this”.