Zidanes charity match in doubt after freak injury
Zinedine Zidanes charity match on Saturday is in danger of being canceled after the football great suffered a freak injury.
Nick Smith, a spokesman for the game organizers, said Zidane injured his back while bending down to pick up his child on Wednesday as he was watching Vancouvers Canada Day fireworks display.
The three-time world player of the year underwent physiotherapy on Thursday, but may have pulled a tendon in his back and recovery usually takes a week.
Organizers expect to make a decision on the games status on Friday. Smith said Zidanes chances of playing are 50-50.
The game at B.C. Place is the finale in the three-game Friends of Zidane tour that has already staged events in Toronto and Montreal. They pit Zidane and other current and retired internationals against local select sides with proceeds going to UNICEF and other causes.
