"At 29 years of age, Zidane moved to Spain for a record fee of €75M, and went on to define the modern game with his captivating displays. Özil was signed for a fifth of that amount, and with the player still at the tender age of 22, is already showing that he has the ability to perform on biggest stage amidst the planet’s finest. Soon, he will have the chance to emulate and—whisper it—overcome the achievements of the man he was brought to replace."  - Mesut Ozil Stirs Bernabeu Memories of Zinedine Zidane (via launicacosita)