Zidane comes out of international retirement

by **#12** on Thu Aug 04, 2005 5:34 pm

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... 01271.html

this is international news because he is the 3rd best soccer play in the world

mods dont move it YET

by **AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy** on Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:44 pm

this is international news because he is the 3rd best soccer play in the world

who are the first two?

by **Blue Nugget** on Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:59 pm

Pele and Maradonna perhaps?

by **AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy** on Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:02 pm

Pele and Maradonna perhaps?

He didn't say the 3rd best of all time.. :wink:

by **Emiliano** on Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:06 pm

Zidane is a great player, but not the best 3 all-time, i believe he means best 3 right now.

Maradona is the best ever!!!!!

by **AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy** on Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:14 pm

Maradona is the best ever!!!!!

hehe, if an Argentinean said Pele was the best ever, he'd be considered a heretic by the church... :lol:

by **Jowe** on Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:16 pm

This thread should be in 'other sports'.

this is international news because he is the 3rd best soccer play in the world

no.. that is not international news. Its other sports news. :roll:

by **Andreas Dahl** on Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:43 pm

Moved to Other Sports.

I wonder if Zidane will still be able to play like he used to. If so, that'd be great, but I really doubt that. Old players have a tendecie to get... old...

by **$Chris Bosh$** on Fri Aug 05, 2005 6:14 am

zidane 3rd bets player ever? HAHAHAHH

no way man

by **Keo** on Fri Aug 05, 2005 6:18 am

Great to see him back. My Favourite non-Iranian soccer player.

by **AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy** on Fri Aug 05, 2005 8:06 am

My Favourite non-Iranian soccer player.

Whatever happened to Ali Saei anyway? :?:

by **Keo** on Fri Aug 05, 2005 8:33 am

Ali Daei? I think he's currently playing with Piroozi, an Iranian Club. I'm not sure, maybe Legend knows.

by **Jackal_** on Sat Aug 06, 2005 6:51 am

Yeah he plays in Iran, not quite sure which team it is tho..

by **AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy** on Sat Aug 06, 2005 8:06 am

Ali Daei?

Ooops, I knew that, I just mistyped...

I bet he still carries the traditional moustache... (Y)

by **Keo** on Sun Aug 07, 2005 4:43 am

Yeah he does. I'm pretty sure he's playing in Iran with Piroozi.

by **AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy** on Sun Aug 07, 2005 4:46 am

I'm pretty sure he's playing in Iran with Piroozi.

Are women allowed inside stadiums in Iran nowadays?

by **Keo** on Sun Aug 07, 2005 4:52 am

I think they are. Things aren't that bad in Iran with women as they make it seem like in North America. :roll:

by **Jackal_** on Thu Aug 11, 2005 11:30 am

Nietzschean Pride/DWeaver wrote:
I'm pretty sure he's playing in Iran with Piroozi.

Are women allowed inside stadiums in Iran nowadays?

Yes they are allowed in the stadiums, but many opt out of attending the games because of criticism. Ridiculous if you ask me but its a different world there. And for the record, Daei doesnt sport the moustache that often anymore lol.. he's got this weird goatee shit goin on.. wait why are we talkin about his facial hair? lol.

by **J@3** on Thu Aug 11, 2005 4:17 pm

wait why are we talkin about his facial hair? lol.

When in doubt of facts, move on to facial hair.

Anyways Zidane coming out of retirement isn't really a good thing IMO... I mean they have so many good young midfielders coming though, and he's going to take one of their spots. There comes a point where you just have move on and start bringing through the next generation of players. This is just going to stunt their international growth, and lets face it he's not the player he used to be.

by **#12** on Sat Aug 13, 2005 12:25 pm

he still the 3rd best player in the world behind ronaldinho and henry

by **J@3** on Sat Aug 13, 2005 2:59 pm

No he isn't. Based on last years performances he'd be lucky to crack the top 6.

by **Keo** on Sun Aug 14, 2005 12:05 am

I agree with Jae, he's too old now. (No Webber jokes)

by **J@3** on Sun Aug 14, 2005 12:25 am

Out of interest, what's everyone's top 5 players at the moment?

In no order, mine would be

Ronaldinho
Henry
Shevchenko
Nedved
Adriano

by **Drex** on Sun Aug 14, 2005 1:55 am

Nice list, Jae...
I would put Eto'o somewhere close to that list, I really like how he plays, knows what he can do and what he can't do.

by **Jackal_** on Sun Aug 14, 2005 4:32 am

My top 5 fav players:

1. Ljundberg
2. Zandi
3. Ronaldinho
4. Baros
5. Cassano

The top 5 players in the world.. imo.

1. Ronaldinho
2. Henry
3. Adriano
4. Giuly
5. Kaka

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