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Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi has named Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane as one of the greatest players in history.<\/p>\n
Messi said he has always admired and loved the Frenchman.<\/p>\n
Zidane is widely regarded as one of the finest players to grace the football field.<\/p>\n
The former midfielder was known for his immaculate playmaking skills, dribbling ability, and elegance on the ball.<\/p>\n
Messi recently sat down with Zidane for an interview by Adidas Football.<\/p>\n
The Argentine said (h\/t @AlbicelesteTalk on X): \u201cI am not saying this because he is here, but I have said it several times before. Zidane is one of the greatest players in history, and I have always admired and loved him.<\/p>\n
\u201cI used to follow him a lot in Madrid and I also suffered from him a lot because I am from Barcelona. Zidane is elegance, art, magic and everything.\u201d<\/p>\n
Zidane won 13 major trophies for club and country, including the 1998 FIFA World Cup and 2001-2002 UEFA Champions League, during a 17-year-long senior career.<\/p>\n
The 1998 Ballon d\u2019Or winner also featured for Juventus and Real Madrid before retiring from football in 2006.<\/p>\n
\u2018I\u2019ve always admired, loved him\u2019 \u2013 Messi names one of greatest players in history<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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