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Two new members will be elected as Africa's representatives on Fifa's executive committee on Tuesday.
"Zidane is one of the best footballers of all time, one of my idols. He had such elegance and grace, a wonderful touch and superb vision." (Ronaldinho)
Holders Entente Setif through to next round
Blatter, seeking re-election in May, will attend the Confederation of African Football congress next week.
He was an important part of the French team which won the 1998 World Cup.
The 39-year-old Prince Ali, a Fifa vice-president, is one of three challengers to incumbent Sepp Blatter.
Despite his powerful, aggressive style of play, he was also known to be a classy, studious figure off the pitch.
He is regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in footballing history and one of the best players of his generation.
Ten-man Portugal struggled without captain Cristiano Ronaldo.
Gestede, 26, and 22-year-old Veretout have both signed five-year deals for undisclosed fees.
Benin international Gestede scored 22 goals for Blackburn last season, including 20 in the Championship.
He becomes manager Tim Sherwood's ninth summer signing, while Veretout - who made 146 appearance for the French side - is the fourth recruit from Ligue 1.
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