Chelsea winger Florent Malouda admits Newcastle United hero David Ginola was an idol of his growing up in France.
"He was playing with Bernard Lama at Paris St Germain and was a French international. What he did when he came to England at the beginning was good. At that time not many French players were playing good football in other countries so what he did I have good respect for," Malouda told chelseafc.com.
"It was really great and he was performing well. The English supporters appreciated his game and recognised his talent."