Football Legend Zinedine Zidane Plays Street Shuttlecock with Shanghai Locals
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French football icon Zinedine Zidane delighted fans in Shanghai by playing a casual game of shuttlecock with local residents. Videos of the 53-year-old sportsman skillfully playing the traditional game in the street spread rapidly across Chinese social media.
Zidane played with a group of middle-aged Shanghainese residents, often affectionately called "aunties" in China. The clips show the former Real Madrid star and coach participating in the cooperative kicking game, which is similar to hacky sack.
His unexpected appearance and friendly interaction generated enthusiastic responses online. The event was reported by the Chinese media outlet Jimu News.
Zidane is a three-time FIFA World Player of the Year and a World Cup winner with France in 1998. He is widely considered one of the greatest footballers in history.