Real Madrid legend Zidane: Barcelona’s Henry no cheat

Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane has defended Barcelona striker Thierry Henry over his hand-ball shocker for France last week.

Henry has been branded a cheat for the way he helped France see off the Republic of Ireland in their World Cup playoff.

But Zidane says: "I know him well and I know he's no cheat.

"I also made a mistake, although I do not want to make comparisons, we all make mistakes ..."

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Comments (16)

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I just watched the interview with Zidane where he defends Henry. What a complete wanker the guy is, can even talk correctly a moron. ***** you Zidane your a Neanderthal.

Cake would keep your wife and kids quiet as well, so ***** and advertise your crap somewhere else wanker.