Casemiro ended up playing for Zidane when the Frenchman took charge of Real Madrid, with the pair winning everything in the game together.
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He told DAZN: “When you’re a kid, everyone on TV is a role model. I really enjoyed watching those players.”
Among them all, one stood out above the rest: “For me, Zidane is number one. I always looked up to him a lot."
Casemiro also discussed his career, stating: "I try to be the first one in the gym and give my all in training too, not just in matches.
“You learn something every day, in football and in life . I learn from my children, I learn from my teammates, I learn from the coach… the important thing is to have an open mind.”