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Tottenham star Hugo Lloris hails Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane for 'inspiring a generation' during career

Daily Mail | October 17, 2017

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Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris has paid tribute to Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane for inspiring a generation of footballers in France.

Lloris was 11 years old when Zizou's brilliance led the nation to World Cup success in 1998 and the European title two years later.

Nearly two decades on and he is in goal for Spurs as they plot an upset against Zidane's Real Madrid who are targeting a hat-trick of Champions League titles.

Hugo Lloris trains on the Santiago Bernabeu pitch ahead of Tottenham's match in Madrid
Hugo Lloris trains on the Santiago Bernabeu pitch ahead of Tottenham's match in Madrid
The Tottenham goalkeeper has lauded Zinedine Zidane for inspiring a generation
The Tottenham goalkeeper has lauded Zinedine Zidane for inspiring a generation
Lloris has hailed the achievements of Zidane following his transition from player to manageru00a0
Lloris has hailed the achievements of Zidane following his transition from player to manager

Lloris said: 'He is a legend in France and an inspiration for most of the players of my generation.

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