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Zinedine Zidane rolled back the years as he shone for Real Madrid Legends against Porto Legends.

The annual charity match was played at the Santiago Bernabeu to raise money for the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ALS] and support the Real Madrid Foundation.

Zidane made a classy return to the Santiago Bernabeu for a charity match
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Zidane made a classy return to the Santiago Bernabeu for a charity matchCredit: AFP

Zidane featured in a star-studded line-up of footballing icons such as Roberto Carlos, Luis Figo and Iker Casillas.

And he proved once again why he's considered one of the best to have ever graced the game with a stunning performance, even though Madrid lost 1-0 due to Marek Cech's goal for Porto.

A series of classy touches flicks, and skills were clear to see in a compilation that was uploaded to social media site X.

Zidane donned the iconic no.5, a shirt now worn by Jude Bellingham, and fans were quick to make comparisons between the two.

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"Why do I see Bellingham in Zidane, or is it only me ???" one asked on X.

A second added: "No way he's playing like Jude Bellingham."

"Who is that Zidane guy? He has been cooking like Bellingham," said a third.

A fourth added: "This is Jude Bellingham," with fans clearly in awe of what they saw from a legend.

Zidane displayed his world-class even long after retirement
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Zidane displayed his world-class even long after retirementCredit: @WolfRMFC X
He still possessed the grace and ability on the ball that made him one of the very best
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He still possessed the grace and ability on the ball that made him one of the very bestCredit: @WolfRMFC X
Many believe that Bellingham could replicate his success at Madrid
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Many believe that Bellingham could replicate his success at MadridCredit: Getty

Zidane made 227 appearances for Madrid from 2001 to 2006.

He won LaLiga and the Champions League during his time at the Spanish giants, scoring 49 goals and assisting another 68.

Zinedine Zidane and Edgar Davids show off their skills as they shine in Juventus legends match

Nearly two decades after his retirement, Zidane's legacy is already being tipped to be replicated by the latest Galactico, Bellingham.

The 20-year-old has scored 20 goals and assisted a further nine during his first season at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Such form has many thinking he is destined to reach the very top, with Zidane certainly a legend he can admire along the way.

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