Real Madrid great Di Stefano hails Zidane, Beckham

Real Madrid great and honourary president Alfredo di Stefano has hailed the abilities of midfield duo David Beckham and Zinedine Zidane.

"I don't want anyone to be offended but Zidane is an excellent player like no one else, I have never seen such a good player as him," admitted Di Stefano.

"He is really effective and plays great football, he also makes his team-mates play better."

"Everyone is wrong about Beckham, he is a player that doesn't only kick a ball perfectly, he is the first player in the side that goes to pressure his opponents in their side of the pitch - he has an excellent pressing player."

"That's what we had the chance to see from him when he played in England."

"He is a player that has had success playing football, not just selling clothes."