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Events on Wednesday 17 August 1994 1
1994France national team debutZidane scores twice on his debut against Czech RepublicZidane made his debut for the French national team on 17 August 1994 against the Czech Republic, coming on as a substitute with France trailing 2-0 and scoring two goals to secure a 2-2 draw. The dramatic introduction announced him as a rising star of Les Bleus under coach Aimé Jacquet. It marked the beginning of an international career that would span 108 caps and 31 goals.