Why is Zidane so great?

For Zidane's football career, it is difficult to describe it in just two words: legend. Extraordinary skills on the court and outstanding personality off the court. Zidane, who has both ability and political integrity, has set a standard for contemporary fans as a truly excellent player during his career of 18 years.

All over Europe, if you mention La Castellane, everyone will tell you that it is full of hooligans, thieves and liars. But now, people will add, and the king of the ball.

La Castellane, located in the suburb of Marseille, is a famous settlement of North African immigrants in France. When Zidane's father, Small, originally from a remote mountain village in Algeria, came here in the 1960s, he didn't know that his son would go to the world from here and become the pride of France.

Growing up in the dusty deserted streets of Marseille, Zidane released his talents to the fullest. The poor life did not suppress his love for football, but let him remain a modest and simple childlike innocence after becoming famous.

200 1 Zidane, who has become a great master of world football, was brought to Spain by Spanish giant Real Madrid with a world record of 66 million euros. There, together with Ronaldo, Carlos, Figo, Beckham, Raul and many other top players in the world, he dedicated one wonderful game after another to the fans. The most unforgettable club game of Zidane's career was born in the 2002 European Champions Cup final. In the game against Leverkusen, Zidane scored a thrilling half-turn volley to help Real Madrid win the European Cup. Zidane himself completed the coronation ceremony of the contemporary football emperor.

In 2006, despite his advanced age, Zidane made a shocking decision to bid farewell to football after the World Cup. On May 7th, 2006, Zidane held a farewell match in the Bernabeu. After that game, his five years at Real Madrid officially became a memory. Real Madrid players are wearing a special pair of underwear with the team logo printed on it, which reads "Zidane 200 1-2006". As expected, the fans of Real Madrid gave a player the highest courtesy, and the fans kept applauding Zidane throughout the game-not only because of his unparalleled performance in Real Madrid, but also because Zidane explained to the world what perfection is through actions throughout his career.

Unfortunately, Real Madrid only drew 3-3 with Villarreal. On the other hand, Zidane scored the second goal for Real Madrid. After the goal, he didn't do anything to celebrate. For him at the moment, it seems that he has reached the realm of no desire and no desire. After that game, he exchanged jerseys with Riquelme, the core Argentine of Villarreal. Heroes cherish heroes. Listening to the cheers of the fans and the voice calling his name over and over again, Zidane, 34, silently bid farewell to his five-year-old Real Madrid team.

Farewell to Zidane and an era.

Zidane's important honor:

1998 world cup champion

European champion in 2000

With Juventus: 1996 European Super Cup, Intercontinental Cup, 96/97, 97/98 Serie A champion, 1997 Italian Super Cup.

With Real Madrid: 0102 European Champions Cup, 2002 Intercontinental Cup, 02/03 La Liga Champion, 02 European Super Cup, 0103 Spanish Super Cup.

Personal honor:

1998, FIFA Golden Globe Awards in 2000 and 2003