Who is Zinedine Zidane’s wife Véronique, when was their wedding and how many children do they have?
She met the footballer when she was just 16 and they have been married for over two decades
VÉRONIQUE Zidane is best known for being the wife of former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane.
But what else do we know about her?
Who is Zinedine Zidane's wife Véronique?
Véronique Zidane (née Fernandez) was born in Rodez, France, to Spanish parents.
She initially went to university to study biology but dropped out to become a professional dancer.
She met Zinedine while she was studying dance in Cannes at the Rosella Hightower school.
In 2013, the couple later honoured Véronique's roots by investing in the club of her hometown Rodez Aveyron FC.
When did Véronique get married to Zinedine Zidane?
Véronique Zidane met Zinedine in 1989 when they were both just 16.
In an interview Véronique confessed that they had crossed paths a number of times before they actually spoke to each other.
They lived in accommodation that was strictly gender separate but after a couple of months Zinedine let out a "hello" when they passed each other and from then on they started chatting.
The couple married five years later in 1994 with a ceremony at Bordeaux town hall.
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How many children does Véronique have with Zinedine Zidane?
Zinedine and Véronique have four sons all with a big passion for football.
Their eldest is Enzo Alan Zidane Fernandez, born March 24, 1995 - a French footballer who plays for FC Lausanne-Sport.
Second is Luca Zinedine Zidane Fernández, born May 13, 1998 - who plays in goal for Real Madrid.
Next up they had Theo Zidane Fernández, born May 18, 2002 - who plays as a midfielder in Cadete A.
Their youngest, Elyaz Zidane Fernández, born December 26, 2005 plays as a midfielder in Infantil B for Real Madrid Academy.