Archive for July, 2006
Zidane’s Grand Exit
Zinedine Zidane will be remembered for his passion for the game, his ability to bring his team together, the salvage he performed on the French World Cup 2006 team, and most of all a headbutt. This doesn’t ruin his whole life or the fact that he had one of the best careers a footballer could have. Yet, it tarnishes what could have been the brightest star France has ever had. I know there are all sorts of experts that are reading Materazzi’s lips and that Materazzi has released a statement revealing exactly what he said to the Frenchman. Yet, I can’t help but think of how many times something has been said to me and I just ignore it and move on.
