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 ..."