Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma has expressed his desire to meet Former French footballer and current Real Madrid Manager Zinedine Zidane. The Mumbai Indians captain, who is known to be a huge football fan, shared his admiration for Zidane during a live chat on Instagram, recently.
When asked which footballer he would like to meet, Rohit Sharma surprised everyone by saying, “I have met Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, Neymar, but I want to meet Zidane.” He went on to praise the Frenchman’s playing style and his achievements as a manager, saying, “I have always been a big fan of him since my childhood. I love the way he plays, the way he conducts himself, the way he has managed Real Madrid.”
Rohit Sharma’s love for football is well-known, and he has often spoken about how he draws inspiration from the sport. He is also a co-owner of the Indian Super League (ISL) team, Mumbai City FC. During the live chat, he spoke about how playing football has helped him improve his fitness and reflexes.
Zinedine Zidane, who is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, won numerous titles during his playing career, including the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Champions League. As a manager, he has won three consecutive Champions League titles with Real Madrid, among other trophies.
Rohit Sharma’s desire to meet Zidane is not surprising, given the latter’s stature in the football world. It remains to be seen whether the two will have the opportunity to meet in the future, but it is clear that the Indian cricketer has great respect for the French legend.
In recent years, there has been a growing trend of cricketers and footballers showing mutual admiration for each other’s sports. Indian skipper Virat Kohli is known to be a huge fan of football, and has often expressed his admiration for players such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Similarly, several footballers, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gareth Bale, have shown an interest in cricket.
The convergence of these two sports has led to the creation of new ventures, such as the Indian Super League and the Pakistan Super League, which have attracted high-profile owners and investors. With the growing popularity of both sports, it is likely that we will see more such collaborations in the future.