Zinedine Zidane Tips Spain To Win World Cup

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Zinedine Zidane head-butting action during the 2006 World Cup final

Former World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane on Wednesday tipped Spain to win the World Cup in South Africa this summer.

“If it is the heart speaking, it is France, and I’d also like to say that Algeria can do well at this World Cup,” the former French captain and son of Algerian immigrants told media at a promotional event in Geneva.

“But to be logical, I would point to Spain as the favourites for this competition. I would say Spain without hesitation because they have demonstrated over the last few years that they have a great team and one that can do something big at this World Cup.”

Zidane netted twice when France beat Brazil to win the World Cup on home soil in 1998 and played a key role in their European Championship success two years later.

“It reminds me of what we did in 1998 and 2000, in reverse order,” he said. “They won the European Championship in 2008 and why not the World Cup? From the French point of view, I hope not, but I can see it happening.”

Zidane was part of the France team that knocked Spain out of the last World Cup before going on to reach the final.

His playing career came to an abrupt and inglorious end when he was sent off in the final against Italy for headbutting Marco Materazzi. Italy won the final on penalties.

By Wayne Walker, media, World-Track Global