Zidane quits international football

France coach Raymond Domenech today confirmed Zinedine Zidane has retired from international football.

Thu, 12 Aug, 2004 - 14:22

France coach Raymond Domenech today confirmed Zinedine Zidane has retired from international football.

The 32-year-old Real Madrid playmaker follows in the footsteps of former captain Marcel Desailly, and defenders Lilian Thuram and Bixente Lizarazu, who announced their decision to quit internationals following Euro 2004 this summer.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Paris Person: Zidane Person: Raymond Domenech Person: Zinedine Zidane Person: Marcel Desailly Person: Lilian Thuram Person: Bixente Lizarazu Person: Domenech Event: Euro 2004 Event: 1998 World Cup Event: Euro 2000 Organisation: France Organisation: Real Madrid Organisation: Les Bleus Organisation: Ireland

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