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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