Mon. Mar 2nd, 2026

“I Would Have Played on a Tiled Floor That Day”: Zidane’s Moving Memories of Stade de France’s Inaugural Goal Scorer

In a recent interview with L’Equipe, commemorating the sports media outlet’s 80th anniversary, French football legend Zinédine Zidane shared poignant reflections on his illustrious playing career with the French national team. Among these cherished memories was the historic moment he scored the very first goal at the Stade de France, a memorable strike against Spain on a bitterly cold January night in 1998.

By Aditya Kapur

Aditya Kapur, a seasoned sports journalist from Mumbai, has dedicated over 15 years to covering Indian sports. His profound understanding of cricket and kabaddi has made him one of the country's most respected analysts. Working for Mumbai's largest sports publications, he developed a unique system for analyzing cricket betting odds. Aditya regularly travels between Mumbai and Delhi, covering major Indian Premier League tournaments. His sports analytics Telegram channel has gathered over 50,000 subscribers. He is particularly valued for his insider knowledge of cricket teams' behind-the-scenes life and accurate predictions for international matches.

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