Seven inspirational quotes by France football legend Zinedine 'Zizou' Zidane

"One of the most inspiring nights of my life. Zidane is a phenomenon," said not any football player, but basketball legend Magic Johnson about former French footballer and current coach of Real Madrid, Zinedine Yazid Zidane. Described as the best European footballer of the past 50 years and figuring in FIFA's list of the world's greatest living players, he has inspired one too many by his action on the field. On his birthday, we list his quotes that are inspirational too.

'One of the most inspiring nights of my life. Zidane is a phenomenon,' said not any football player, but basketball legend Magic Johnson about former French footballer and current coach of Real Madrid, Zinedine Yazid Zidane. Described as the best European 

Life is full of regrets, but it doesn't pay to look back. (File photo | AP)

It was my father who taught us that an immigrant must work twice as hard as anybody else, that he must never give up. (File photo | AP)

I may have had a lot of luck in my life, but I still need to find a challenge in the game. (File photo | AFP)

I have won many awards and I am very happy about this, but I am not the best player in the world. (File photo | AFP)

I was lucky to come from a difficult area. It teaches you not just about football but also life. (File photo|AP)

Music was important. Football was the easy part. (File photo | AFP)

I am proud of where I come from and never forget the people I grew up with. (File photo|AP)