Why Zinedine Zidane deserves a docuseries like Beckham A football icon, a symbol for France

Netflix rarely misses the mark when it comes to documentary series. The series 'Beckham' took viewers behind the scenes of the illustrious athlete's career, from his time at Manchester United and his highly publicized relationship with Victoria Beckham to the creation of his own football club, Inter Miami. The series featured some of the biggest football stars, including Zinedine Zidane. In fact, the moment between the two players in the third episode is one of the most touching in the project. Zidane and Beckham exchanged jerseys after an intense match between Manchester United and Real Madrid. According to Beckham, the Frenchman asked, «Will you come to Madrid?» Beckham eventually did and played alongside the French captain for several years, much to the delight of football fans worldwide. What often comes to mind when talking about the footballer is his sensitivity and temperament. Affectionately nicknamed Zizou, Zidane was no stranger to controversies on the field, resulting in red cards that left a mark on his sporting career. He was known for responding to those who targeted his origins or his family, two types of personal insults that were quite prevalent throughout his career. Just like his English counterpart, the athlete faced close scrutiny from the media. The 'Beckham' series provided a glimpse into the life of an iconic figure; we have no doubt that a player like Zizou deserves the same treatment. Could a series help shed light on the enigmatic Frenchman?

The reign of Zizou

Zizou is an iconic figure in French football. His story is part of football folklore as much as it is of conversations among friends. While he is certainly one of the most recognisable contemporary figures in France, much of his life has been shielded from the public eye. Everyone in France knows Zizou as a player, but few know the man himself. The five-star player turned five-star coach is the French equivalent of what David Beckham is to the English, with a lesser emphasis on avant-garde style and highly publicised love life. Nevertheless, these two men have been more than just athletes. They managed to enter the hearts of fans, to be human above all, and to show the world that everyone has their breaking points, even the most famous athletes in the world.