Zidane: "It's breathtaking what Ronaldo does"

Zinedine Zidane is in Brazil for the World Cup draw but that does not allow him to rest from his duties at Real Madrid.
The Frenchman took time out to praise Cristiano Ronaldo who is expected to be one of the stars of the event next summer. "What he does on the pitch is breathtaking, absolutely marvellous", were the words used by Carlo Ancelotti's assistant to describe the player.
Zidane was referring to the exhibition the Portuguese forward gave in the World Cup play-off match against Sweden. "The way he led Portugal against the Swedes when many people thought his side was going out shows what an excellent player he is", the former French World Cup winner said.
To sum up the player, Zidane relied on what he sees on a day-to-day basis in training at Real Madrid: "He is an example for all those who train with him. A great professional".
On the subject of the World Cup draw, the Frenchman does not hope for an easy group for his national side: "We want France to face the best sides and get as far as possible, I'm not worried about them having to play against the more difficult teams".
Zidane also remembered the final in 1998 that France won thanks to two goals from him over Brazil: "It is one of the sweetest moments of my life, but I do not think the Brazilians hate me for it. Whenever I come here I am always well received".