Former Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham has said Zinedine Zidane is the best player he ever played with.
The pair played alongside each other at the Santiago Bernabeu for three years between 2003 and 2006 and together lifted the Spanish Supercopa and La Liga titles.
They will come face-to-face next month at Old Trafford when a Great Britain and Ireland XI take on a World XI in a match aimed at raising funds for UNICEF.
At the launch event for the high profile friendly, Beckham was asked for his thoughts on the former World Player of the Year.
And he told reporters: “I was involved in picking the teams. Lot of interest and support. Zidane is a friend and possibly the best player I ever played with. I’m excited to be back. This game is something I’m very proud of. After retiring I didn’t think I’d be putting my boots on again.”
Since retiring from the game, both have taken different paths. Zidane worked under Carlo Ancelotti for a season before taking charge at Real Madrid Castilla as he aims for a career in management. Beckham, meanwhile, is in the midst of setting up a MLS franchise in Florida after ending his career in the US.
