Gianfranco Zola joins Team Europe Ryder Cup drive as Chelsea icon takes the wheel at BethpageThe Italian hero has linked up with his countryman vice-captains in Luke Donald's unit at BethpageView 2 Images Former footballer Gianfranco Zola driving a golf buggy alongside Team Europe vice captain Francesco Molinari at the Bethpage Black Course, Farmingdale, New York ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup starting on Friday. Football icon Gianfranco Zola is part of the European Ryder Cup drive. ‌The Italian legend has been spotted at the wheel of a team buggy at Bethpage and was included in the team photos on Tuesday morning. View 2 Images FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: (L-R) vice captain Thomas Bjorn, vice captain Edoardo Molinari, Captain Luke Donald, vice captain Francesco Molinari, vice captain Alex Noren and vice captain Jose Maria Olazabal of Team Europe pose with the Ryder Cup trophy prior to the Ryder Cup 2025 at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 23, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York. It’s not unusual for sporting stars to get involved with the Ryder Cup.