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A critic would say that Zidane did not score enough that would be the difference.

Zidane's off-field blandness extends to his wardrobe, which is just sort of dull and unimaginative. Luckily his wife has perfect taste.

Zidane later said he head-butted Materazzi because of insulting comments the Italian made to him on the pitch.

"When the ball goes to his feet it doesn't cry. When it goes to my feet it cries" - the difference between Zinedine Zidane and Scolari.

Arthur: How do you think about Zidane's slamming his head into the chest of Materazzi?

I did think Zidane was pulling my leg, when he gave the head-butt to Materazzi in Sunday's World Cup final.

Zidane's teammates had all wanted to help him win one last trophy. Failing that, they refused to kick him when he was down.

Di Stefano, who was explaining why footballers need humility, admitted that style wise he felt Zidane was the closest to himself.

Materazzi finally came clean last week and revealed to a breathless world just what it was he said that provoked Zidane into attacking him.

Someone I always looked at was Zinedine Zidane. He's just got so much confidence on the ball.

BASEL, Switzerland - Zinedine Zidane won the FIFA Player of the Year award for a third time Monday, beating Thierry Henry and Ronaldo.

However, Domenech opted to stay with his original tactics after finding out that Zidane was the man behind the new plan.

I have come here to evolve, but Zidane was world class and I'm still learning and still have much to prove.

Zidane has teed up a fitting finale for Beckham as the former England captain says an emotional farewell to the Bernabeu tonight.

Instead though , Zidane's career ended in disgrace as he was sent off for attacking Italy defender Materazzi .

As Zidane walked off the field somberly , I didn't know whether he was just wiping his sweat, even though I believe he was crying.

In an interview given to Italian sports daily Gazzetta dello Sport on Wednesday, Materazzi said Zidane was his footballing hero.

Zidane, whose parents emigrated to France from Algeria, became a proud symbol of a multicultural France and is adored in Algeria.

The French players were understandably down and Newcastle defender Boumsong has revealed Zidane attempted to appease them by apologising.

Steven Gerrard has named Zinedine Zidane as shall-time favourite footballer - claiming he could learn much from the French 'genius'.

He isn't a heartthrob like David Beckham, or charming like Luis Figo. He is Zinedine Zidane, one of the world's most boring players.

Something must have been said to Zidane. He is actually a reserved and inoffensive person, " Beckenbauer said. "

Zinedine Zidane is the greatest of players, an idol, an icon and an exceptional person.

Among the names that stand out are the most recent winners of the award -- Luis Figo in 2001, Ronaldo in 2002 and Zidane in 2003.

The Italian victory came after French captain Zinedine Zidane was ejected for head- butting Marco Materazzi in the chest.

This time, hopes of recapturing that glory were vested in Mr Zidane, the working-class son of Algerian immigrants.

My being named by the UN, alongside great players like Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo, will hopefully help me show the real Didier Drogba.

Having announced that he will retire in 2005, Zinedine Zidane is now appearing to back-track on his plans.

Perez could not have done it without his galacticos, without breaking the world transfer record with the purchase of Zidane.

This time, he competed with two strikers Zine Zidane and Ronaldinho. He finally beat them.

The Zidane mystery: what set him off before he was sent off?

As a kid I had two posters on my wall, of Del Piero and Zinedine Zidane.

Beckham moved on to Real in 2003, where he played alongside the likes of Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo, Raul and Roberto Carlos.

I love leslie, i love zidane as well.

Though Zidane is very quiet off the field, he steps up his performance.

Zinedine Zidane has warned Liverpool that they face a fight to sign Belgium wonderkid Eden Hazard.

They have all been questioned; Lampard, Gerrard - Rooney has been questioned at 20, Zidane had been questioned at 20.

He faces a tough job though as Real are using Zinedine Zidane as their middleman.

Zinedine Zidane retired from football after his infamous head butt in the World Cup final.

Zidane headbutted Materazzi , but why did he do that ? Unbelievable !

Zidane is Christian Dior's first male model. That is about the extent of his women magnetism.

Zidane and Ronaldo after that but my dad was mad about Maradona.

Zidane was helpful, just like always. He is doing well. He is happy and relaxed.

He can hyde an even greater impact if he wished, but Zidane was never one to get involved in politics.

"It doesn't matter how many times you win an award, it is always very special, " said Zidane.

Going back to 2002, Senegal shocked the world when they beat a Zidane-less France in the opening match.

the nod goes slightly to Zidane over Ronaldo.

What is going on? Zidane, A Red Card? ! No!

We'd gone 1-0 up and done pretty well, but ended up conceding two in the dying seconds, both of which Zidane scored.

A: I see France losing this game, as Zidane is being sent off.

FA: Brazil I think. My favourite player is Zidane.

spoke before leaving for Marseille to participate in the Game against Poverty, which was organized by Ronaldo and Zidane.

B: Zidane headbutted Materazzi, but why did he do that?

Zidane went on to play an influential role as France won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000.

Fannie is allying the latter 5 month arrival in the Realmadrid's first hat, but Zidane enough has waited for 2 years.

Zidane was shown a red card 10 minutes before the end of extra time in the July 9 final after head butting Materazzi in the chest.

But they don't play in the blue shirt that Zidane was so proud to wear.

France's Zinedine Zidane was fifth with 71.

I am sorry, Mr. Zidane. You are the fabulous player!

Ronie, are you happy to have returned for Monday's friendly game at Malaga, 'Friends of Zidane' against 'Friends of Ronaldo'?

France, because they have Zidane, the best player in the world.

Totti and Zidane, for example, both had two defensives in their back.

Q: You have a lot of friends at Real like Robert Carlos, Figo, Zidane.

Zidane : It was inexcusable. I apologise. . . , "

Disgraced Zidane on award list - Details

Zidane wins World Cup's best player award, despite red card