his career started at d age of 14 can u believe it? he's so freakin great! he bagged his first two goals of the FIFA world cup to become the undisputed star of the tournament in 98 in d match against brazil. 2yrs ltr when france won the european championship, he was named FIFA world player of the year. in 2001, he was signed by Real Madrid for a world record €73m and he has proved well worth to d club with unique acts of skill, providing his team-mates with pinpoint passes and scoring stunning goals. injured in france’s final warm-up game for Korea/Japan 2002, he only appeared in the last of les Bleus’ three matches in their ill-fated campaign. 2 yrs ltr at Euro 2004 in portugal, he saved his side from an opening-game defeat against England by netting twice in the final two minutes (2-1). dis was followed by his retirement. nw in 2006, he backtracked on his decision to return to help guide France through the qualification minefield to Germany n he brought dem to d world cup finals once mre as he did 8yrs ago.

aged 34, zizou has shown dat age has nt caught up on him. he continues to perform wonders on d field in d world cup dis yr. still greatly respected by many big star opponents goin against him in d several matches, he's truly one of d bigtime world player. franck ribery, d up n cumin new star of france, even said dat it was a great honor to be playin on d same team as zidane n it was like a dream come true for him. zizou is a real playmake master regardless of him bein at his prime or nt. he has proven so dis time round wif his tremendous impact on d team in holdin dem tog, his fabulous ball ctrl... so who sae he shldnt play cos he's old n can no longer perform?!

i hae been in great admiration for him n liked him for as long as i can rmber. thou FIFA world cup 2006 in germany will grace his last intl competition, he'll no doubt remain d legendary no 10 to me!