If the match of the first day of Ligue 2 between Rodez and Nancy was not at all unforgettable for the spectators and the 22 actors, the presence of a distinguished guest in the stands brightened the evening. Zinedine Zidane, the legend of French football, was at the Paul-Lignon stadium for the occasion, he who already has ties in the region and with the Ruthenian club. His wife, Véronique, was born in Aveyron and her eldest son, Enzo, wore the colors of Rodez during the 2021-2022 season.
The former Numéro 10 of the Blues, world and European champion, had supported the club ten years ago by helping to erase part of the financial debts accused by the RAF.
More work since 2021
At the end of the game, punctuated by a zero and virgin score (0-0), Zinedine Zidane visited the players of André Santini, passed not so far from the rise in Ligue 1 last season.
Since the end of his mandate with Real Madrid in 2021, Zidane has always been awaiting an opportunity, probably the bench of the French team. If, however, his plans change and the region still pleases him as much, it is a safe bet that Rodez will unroll the red carpet.
