French football legend Zinedine Zidane will be the official starter for the June edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, race organisers announced on Tuesday.
"Hailed as one of France's greatest sportsmen and one of the finest footballers in the history of the game, Zinedine Zidane has been named as the Official Starter of the 92nd 24 Hours of Le Mans," the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) said in a statement.