One of the greatest players of his generation, former France international Zinedine Zidane has set himself a new challenge - trying to save his wife's local football team, reports the BBC.
Zidane, 40, who retired in 2006, was arguably one of the most exciting players of his generation. The midfielder won league titles and European trophies with Juventus and Real Madrid, while he helped France to victory at the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000.
Zidane is currently director of football at Real Madrid but time spent with the family of his wife, former model and dancer Veronique Fernandez-Lentisco, has presented him with another opportunity.
Rodez Aveyron FC, from the south west of France, play in the French fourth division.
When the club's owners realised Zidane was spending time in the area at his in-laws, they plucked up the courage to see the star and ask him to help their financially troubled club.
And, as Zidane told the BBC's World Football programme, he was more than happy to come on board as an investor.
"Some people came to see me about their ambitions for Rodez football club and it seemed interesting. Things needed to be done and I wanted to help out," said Zidane.
"I come from the streets, a difficult neighbourhood. I have never forgotten my roots. It's not because you work for the biggest club in the world that you forget everything beforehand. It's thanks to my in-laws that I have discovered this club and family. I love this region and spending time here and I feel at home".
Like many clubs in the lower leagues across Europe Rodez, has been hit hard by the tough economic times.
Read more of this report from the BBC.