• Zidane does some extraordinary things, it's true.^ At some level I respect that but I understand (as I am sure Zidane does) that others will naturally disagree with that.
  • altmuslim - Soccer Star Zinedine Zidane: A much needed head-butt 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.altmuslim.com [Source type: General]
  
  ^ His save, on all things, a Zidane header in overtime was extraordinary.
  • Who Is Marco Materazzi? And How Did He Get Zidane to Blow Up Like That? - World Cup ’06 Blog - NYTimes.com 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC worldcup.blogs.nytimes.com [Source type: General]
  
  ^ But then it occurred to me that maybe some reporter said to him in English, "Is it true that you called Zidane 'a dirty terrorist,'" and he, perhaps not being familiar with English, replied as he did.
  • The Volokh Conspiracy - Zidane's Meltdown: 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC volokh.com [Source type: Original source]
  
  But you have to put everything in context. .What Zidane does with a ball, Maradona could do with an orange.^ Only the great Diego Maradona can be considered his equal, but even so, Zidane could head and pass the ball so well – making him far more complete.
  • Footytube.com – Latest Football Video Highlights | Zidane In My Memory 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.footytube.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  
  ^ PDT BERLIN, Germany (AP) -- To the very end of his career, Zinedine Zidane could dictate the flow of play with rare skill and elegant control of the ball.
  • Zidane Sent Off in Extra Time for Headbutt 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.sfgate.com [Source type: News]
  
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  • Michel Platini, former French footballer, undated interview
  • "Platini: Zidane no match for Maradona", BBC Sport, BBC News, 1 July 2000.^ Sporting News, July 21, 2006 No results found.
    • Zinedine Zidane (French athlete) -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.britannica.com [Source type: General]
    
    ^ What this film is not - is a film of a football match, it is about Zidane.
    • Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait [DVD] [2006]: Amazon.co.uk: David Beckham, Zinédine Zidane, Darius Khondji, Douglas Gordon, Philippe Parreno, Hervé Schneid, Anna Vaney, Sigurjon Sighvatsson, Victorien Vaney: DVD 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.amazon.co.uk [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
    
    ^ I have admired many footballers and I do not say he was equal to Maradona or Pele (and they were both forwards anyway, Zidane was a midfielder).
    • Zinedine Zidane Wins 2006 World Cup Golden Ball - World Cup Blog 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.worldcupblog.org [Source type: General]
    
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• I think it was really a difficult situation for him.^ He is really focuses on football and I think that him and gerrard make a brilliant duo.
  • Best Footballer Soccer Player in the World ? @ SPORT.y2u.co.uk 6 January 2010 8:08 UTC y2u.co.uk [Source type: General]
  
  ^ KIDDING. ;) But, in all seriousness, Materazzi is a jackass; and, further, if FIFA is *REALLY* serious about the “ Kick It Out ” schpill, I think they should sanction him.
  • Zinedine Zidane: Is He Hot or Not? | Twanna A. Hines @ FUNKYBROWNCHICK.com | sex. dating. relationships. 6 January 2010 8:08 UTC funkybrownchick.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  
  .His career was ending in 10 minutes and I think trying to come to terms with that and at the same time win a World Cup was .^ Which team do you think is going to win the fifa world cup?
  • What did Marco Materazzi say to Zinedine Zidane that incensed him so much? - Yahoo! UK & Ireland Answers 6 January 2010 8:08 UTC uk.answers.yahoo.com [Source type: General]
  
  ^ The theme for this World Cup was to end racism.
  • Football: Did Zidane let down his team? 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC o3.indiatimes.com [Source type: General]
  
  ^ However, the high point of his career was undoubtedly winning the World Cup.
  • IWC Ingenieur Edition Zinedine Zidane Mens Wristwatch Model: IW323403 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.gemnation.com [Source type: General]
  
  . . it would be just so difficult emotionally and he was probably on the edge without being provoked and then to be provoked probably was just too much for him. I can completely understand how difficult that would be. .I think he probably faced some shame, embarrassment, disappointment; but I also think he feels like the guy made some awful remarks and his action was warranted.^ I think player like henry, vieira, deserved some credit too because they been playing very well for the past years.
  • Zidane "The King Of The World" - Video 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.metacafe.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  
  ^ And what a life achievement he made in Italy - singlehanded made one awful team like Napoli first in Italian championship.
  • Best Footballer Soccer Player in the World ? @ SPORT.y2u.co.uk 6 January 2010 8:08 UTC y2u.co.uk [Source type: General]
  
  ^ I have a gut feeling that he was delibarately abuse and some outrageous comments were made which of course nobody in the media listened.
  • Football: Did Zidane let down his team? 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC o3.indiatimes.com [Source type: General]
  
  .I don't think he wants the kids to see that, but I also don't think he regrets it.^ I don't think France deserved it as much as Italy to be honest and after Henry's despicable dive against Spain I certainly didn't want them to win.
  • Guardian Unlimited: World Cup 06: Zidane exits the stage with a walk of shame 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC blogs.guardian.co.uk [Source type: General]
  
  ^ I held his shirt but don’t you think it is a provocation to say that ‘if you want my shirt I will give it you afterwards’?”I replied to Zidane that I would prefer his sister, that is true.
  • Zinedine-ZidaneTag Archive for zinedine-zidane archive at The Postmen // A Sports Blog // Chicago, IL. 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.wearethepostmen.com [Source type: General]
  
  ^ It's a miracle," Kuja said sarcastically "Shut up I don't go for every girl I see" "Oh you don't well what do you want me to do?"
  • Anth's Final Fantasy Online Page-Fan Fic 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC users.stargate.net [Source type: Original source]
  
  .It's tough -- he's one of the top three players to play the game.^ One of only two three-time FIFA World Player of the Year winners ( Ronaldo the other), he also finished in the top three an additional three occasions, and was also named European Footballer of the Year in 1998.
  • Zinedin Zidan 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.freekickmastersusa.com [Source type: News]
  
  ^ I'm jealous of him is one of the best who had play the game but is not what your guys think!
  • Zidane "The King Of The World" - Video 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.metacafe.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  
  ^ One more thing: More than 13 players in the Italian National Team are under investigation for selling games for money, etc.
  • Football: Did Zidane let down his team? 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC o3.indiatimes.com [Source type: General]
  
  .He's already won the European Cup, the World Cup and I think everyone, his teammates included, idolize him in his country, so I think he'll be quickly forgiven.^ Italy only won the cup, not World.
  • Football: Did Zidane let down his team? 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC o3.indiatimes.com [Source type: General]
  
  ^ The French, the newest footballing superpower, triumphed, becoming the first team to hold both the World Cup and European Championships since West Germany in 1974.
  • A Tribute To...Zinedine Zidane | Bleacher Report 6 January 2010 8:08 UTC bleacherreport.com [Source type: General]
  
  ^ It was with Juventus that Zidane won titles, as Winner of the 1996 European Super Cup, the 1996 European/South American Cup, Winner of the 1997 League Super Cup, named 1997 and 1998 Italy Champion, and Finalist of the 1997 and 1998 Champions League.
  • Zinedine Zidane 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  
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  • Steve Nash, NBA player currently playing for the Phoenix Suns, undated interview
  • "Footie, fame and Furtado", Vancouver Sun, canada.com, July 17, 2006, p.^ July 12, 2006, 12:17 pm .
    • ‘Zidane to Reveal All in Television Interview’ - World Cup ’06 Blog - NYTimes.com 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC worldcup.blogs.nytimes.com [Source type: News]
    
    ^ July 11, 2006, 10:17 AM .
    • What did Materazzi say to Zidane? - BanglaCricket Forum 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.banglacricket.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
    
    ^ Region 2 encoding ( This DVD will not play on most DVD players sold in the US or Canada [Region 1].
    • Amazon.com: Zidane: a 21st Century Portrait [Region 2]: David Beckham, Zinédine Zidane, Darius Khondji, Douglas Gordon, Philippe Parreno, Hervé Schneid, Anna Vaney, Sigurjon Sighvatsson, Victorien Vaney: Movies & TV 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.amazon.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
    
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• Zidane has won that award because of what he has done on the pitch - he was the best ...^ THE SOCCEROOS CUP SPOTLIGHT COMMENT MULTIMEDIA BLOGS YOUR SAY VIDEO PHOTOGALLERIES Disgraced Zidane scoops best player award .
  • The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. 6 January 2010 8:08 UTC www.smh.com.au [Source type: News]
  
  ^ Despite the subsequent controversy over his offence in the final, Zidane was awarded the Golden Ball as "Best Player in the 2006 World Cup".
  • Zinedine Zidane Biography 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.monstersandcritics.com [Source type: News]
  
  ^ Individually, Zidane was awarded the World Player of the Year accolade yet again, becoming the second person to have won it three times, again, Ronaldo beat him to it.
  • A Tribute To...Zinedine Zidane | Bleacher Report 6 January 2010 8:08 UTC bleacherreport.com [Source type: General]
  
  .I have always admired Zidane ...^ Unfortunately I never recieved an offer, but I always had Bayern in my eyes and I have admired them”, declared theFrench football legend,Zidane.
  • Zidane - Blog Toplist 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.blogtoplist.com [Source type: General]
  
  .In fact I have one of his shirts in my closet - we exchanged our shirts after a Juventus v Perugia game.^ I think “If you want my shirt, I will take it off and give it to you after the game.” was very witty.
  • Zidane Headbutt Video :: all-encompassingly :: blog 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.all-encompassingly.com [Source type: General]
  
  ^ Materazzi was holding Zidane's shirt and Zidane said "If you want my shirt you can have it after the game".
  • What did Materazzi say to Zidane? - BanglaCricket Forum 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.banglacricket.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  
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  • Marco Materazzi, Italian footballer and subject of Zidane's infamous headbutt, talking about the latter's Golden Ball win.^ I was dissapointed that Zidane decided to headbutt Materazzi.
    • Zidane Headbutt Video :: all-encompassingly :: blog 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.all-encompassingly.com [Source type: General]
    
    ^ WC 2006 Golden Ball for Zidane .
    • What did Materazzi say to Zidane? - BanglaCricket Forum 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.banglacricket.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
    
    ^ Zidane wins Golden Boot award .
    • Zinedine Zidane: News & Videos about Zinedine Zidane - CNN.com 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC topics.edition.cnn.com [Source type: News]
    
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• I really enjoy watching Zinedine Zidane.^ Qui : Real Madrid - Zinedine Zidane Quoi : Sportif Envoyer un ami .
  • Zinedine Zidane 6 January 2010 8:08 UTC enooorme.com [Source type: General]
  
  ^ I watched the match in the frankfurt main arena and was really shocked to see zidane sent off.
  • Football: Did Zidane let down his team? 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC o3.indiatimes.com [Source type: General]
  
  ^ Qui : Real Madrid - Youri Djorkaeff - Zinedine Zidane Quoi : Politique Envoyer un ami .
  • Zinedine Zidane 6 January 2010 8:08 UTC enooorme.com [Source type: General]
  
  His elegance of movement on the pitch and his skills are uncanny. .Apart from being an impressive player, he is also very humble and very likeable as a person.^ I think player like henry, vieira, deserved some credit too because they been playing very well for the past years.
  • Zidane "The King Of The World" - Video 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.metacafe.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  
  ^ Well greatness is much more than physicial ablility, it is sportsmanship, being a good ambassador of the game is very much part of the player responsibility.
  • Zidane Got What He Deserved as Italy Persevere to Lift Cup in Berlin - Referees 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC referees.worldcupblog.org [Source type: General]
  
  ^ The match starts, the game seems nervous, the teams cautious; it looks like the match with the U.S.A., it will end up being very similar.
  • Subclassed: 07/01/2006 - 08/01/2006 6 January 2010 8:08 UTC blog.pythonaro.com [Source type: General]
  
  A great man. .
  • Rivaldo, former Brazilian footballer currently playing for Bunyodkor.^ The current Best Footballer in the World is "Cristiano Ronaldo" Its simple and has already been said, No player both in Domestic and Champions League played to his perfomance.
    • Best Footballer Soccer Player in the World ? @ SPORT.y2u.co.uk 6 January 2010 8:08 UTC y2u.co.uk [Source type: General]
    
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• If Zizou kept his temper, he would not be the genius that he is
  • Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault and Nissan on Zidane's loss of composure during the 2006 World Cup final.^ Zidane's World Cup Head-butt .
    • Zinedine Zidane's Classic Soccer Move | SPIKE 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.spike.com [Source type: General]
    
    ^ Zidane may retire after World Cup .
    • Zinedine Zidane: News & Videos about Zinedine Zidane - CNN.com 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC topics.edition.cnn.com [Source type: News]
    
    ^ World Cup 2006 .
    • Almost done - France 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC france.worldcupblog.org [Source type: General]
    • Zinedine Zidane Wins 2006 World Cup Golden Ball - World Cup Blog 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.worldcupblog.org [Source type: General]
    • The Zidane game. - Argentina 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC argentina.worldcupblog.org [Source type: General]
    • Another Zidane Commercial - France 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC france.worldcupblog.org [Source type: News]
    
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• He dominates the ball, he is a walking spectacle and he plays as if he had silk gloves in each foot
  • Alfredo Di Stefano, former Argentian footballer.^ Alfredo di Stefano (Argentina) 23.
    • Top 100 Greatest Footballers Of All Time - VocalSports 6 January 2010 8:08 UTC www.vocalsports.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
    
    ^ Says Argentina’s Pablo Aimar: “When you are watching a Real Madrid game, it is worth spending an hour and a half in front of the television to watch Zidane make one cut with the ball.” Another Argentine and Real Madrid’s honorary chairman, Alfredo Di Stéfano, famously said that Zidane plays “as if he had silk gloves on each foot.” .
    • ‘Clases de baile’ | Zidane’s dance class takes final turn : The Global Game 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC www.theglobalgame.com [Source type: News]
    
    ^ But Cristiano Ronaldo currently is head and shoulders above the rest DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA IS THE BEST EVER FOOTBALLER WHO WALKED ON EARTH. Magnificent skills with the ball, great vision of the play, extraordinary passes.
    • Best Footballer Soccer Player in the World ? @ SPORT.y2u.co.uk 6 January 2010 8:08 UTC y2u.co.uk [Source type: General]
    
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• Zidane is probably the best player there has been in the past 20 years ...^ Zidane is considered 1 of the best players of his era.
  • I Was Wearing My Zidane Jersey Last Night For Kicks…. - Italy 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC italy.worldcupblog.org [Source type: General]
  
  ^ The best players in past football eras are probably 1) King Pele 2).
  • Best Footballer Soccer Player in the World ? @ SPORT.y2u.co.uk 6 January 2010 8:08 UTC y2u.co.uk [Source type: General]
  
  ^ There's no doubt about it, ronaldo is best player of the year.
  • Best Footballer Soccer Player in the World ? @ SPORT.y2u.co.uk 6 January 2010 8:08 UTC y2u.co.uk [Source type: General]
  
  .France have recovered the best Zidane and they have progressively grown throughout this tournament.^ Zidane's first major tournament with France.
  • A Tribute To...Zinedine Zidane | Bleacher Report 6 January 2010 8:08 UTC bleacherreport.com [Source type: General]
  
  ^ France started the tournament slowly and inconsistently (just like Zidane's play) and were almost eliminated but as it progressed the French press and public demanded more.
  • Zidane and Materazzi: Beavis and Butthead - Blogcritics Sports 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC blogcritics.org [Source type: General]
  
  ^ Suddenly, France found itself immersed in a beautiful dream that brought back the spirit of 1998; and once more, they had the genius of Zidane to thank for it.
  • Home / Headlines / The One Man Zidane Could Not Conquer - Media Monitors Network (MMN) 2 February 2010 10:27 UTC usa.mediamonitors.net [Source type: General]
  
  
  • Marcello Lippi, manager of the World Cup-winning Italian team, 3 July 2006

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• I came out of retirement not just to help qualification but also because this team has the players who can do something.

• Even if you dream about it, hear about it, see it , want to do it, you tell yourself that its impossible, thats why in my life nothing is impossible - about scoring in a World Cup final

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