‘Ronaldo was the best in the world. Even if you ask Zinedine Zidane, I’m sure he’d say the same’ Youri Djorkaeff on what it was like to line up alongside two legends

Youri Djorkaeff
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Youri Raffi Djorkaeff is a French former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or forward. Throughout his club career, he played for teams in France, Italy, Germany, England, and the United States.
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Youri Djorkaeff blames Portugal squad for failing to support Cristiano Ronaldo in 2026 World Cup
A football legend accuses portuguese players of boycotting Cristiano Ronaldo during the World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo was “boycotted” by Portugal teammates, World Cup winner claims
"Team has to play for Cristiano Ronaldo" - Pundit claims Portugal stars 'boycotted' their captain after FIFA World Cup exit
‘Sam Allardyce was the best manager Bolton could have had at that time. We were tough on the pitch and had a bit of magic – the perfect formula’ Youri Djorkaeff reflects on his Bolton Wanderers stint
‘I went into Brazil’s dressing room before the 1998 World Cup final to check Ronaldo was OK after his convulsions – I told him, “Don’t leave me out there playing alone”’ Youri Djorkaeff recalls the troubled build-up to the France vs Brazil final
Djorkaeff: Mbappé is Like Ronaldo 'the Phenomenon'; France are Favourites, but USA a Surprise
Youri Djorkaeff recalls the moment he changed plans for Zinedine Zidane's 1998 World Cup brace
‘Zinedine Zidane was supposed to take the corner in the World Cup final, not head it in. But I said, “No, let me take this one, you stay in the box”’ Youri Djorkaeff on his part in France’s 1998 World Cup final win
Youri Djorkaeff recalls dressing room fights after France failed to reach the 1994 World Cup
NEW ISSUE: Battle for the World Cup! Jeremy Doku and Mikel Merino exclusives, Joe Cole & Ashley Cole’s World Cup memories, Roberto Martinez on Cristiano Ronaldo, Javier Zanetti on Lionel Messi, plus USA '94, Guus Hiddink and Youri Djorkaeff Q&A