Some like Messi, Some like Ronaldo, Everyone Loves Zidane.
Having spent my childhood in France, i may be slightly biased, however, in my eyes there is no doubt that 'Zizou' is by far the Greatest Player I have had the pleasure of watching grace a football pitch.
I remember as a 9 year old watching the now set in history events of the 1998 World Cup unfold in France. Even though it is so long ago now, i still remember the unbelievable atmosphere which gripped the country during the tournament, and the success of the French team multiplied the air of happiness in my hometown.
The Final of the 1998 World Cup which pitted hosts France against the legendary Brazilian team which included the then World Player of the Year Ronaldo, was the match Zizou decided to engrave his name in football history.
He single handedly defeated the Brazilians, and elevated himself to Godlike status, with a two goal cameo on that wonderful night in the Stade de France.
After that his career had its ups and downs, mostly however he will be remembered for his gracefulness both on and off the pitch, and of course, who can forget the goal he scored in the Final of the Champions League.
He may have retired in a conspicuous manner. However in my eyes, Zizou will forever be regarded as a hero in France, and as one of the Greatest in the eyes of any football fan.
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