How does the Galacticos' most expensive former player make a living today?

Frenchman Zinedine Zidane was the most expensive player in the Galacticos era at Real Madrid from 2000 to 2006, as Florentino Perez paid 74 million to Juventus in 2001 to acquire his services. Being a historic member of the club, it is worthwhile to review what the former player and manager is currently doing.

What is Zinedine Zidane doing now?
Zinedine Zidane, the legendary French footballer and coach, has been relatively quiet since leaving Real Madrid for the second time in 2021. However, he has been involved in a few projects:
Rodez AF: Zidane is the majority shareholder of Rodez AF, a French football club. He has been working behind the scenes to help develop the club and improve its performance.

Alpine F1 Team: Zidane has been announced as an ambassador for the Alpine F1 Team. In this role, he will be involved in various promotional activities and will help mentor young drivers.

The Galácticos of Real Madrid
The term "Galácticos" refers to a period in Real Madrid's history when the club made a series of high-profile signings of some of the world's best players. It was a time when the club used its immense financial resources to assemble a team of superstars.
Key characteristics of the Galácticos era:
Star-studded signings: Players like Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, Ronaldo Nazário, Luís Figo, and Cristiano Ronaldo were brought to the club, making Real Madrid a global football powerhouse

• Marketing and commercial success: The Galácticos era was as much about marketing and business as it was about football. Real Madrid became one of the most recognizable and valuable sports brands in the world.

• On-field success: While the era was marked by some memorable moments and individual brilliance, the team's overall success in terms of trophies was not always consistent.