ZIDANE ON SIKA!

Vai? Kun Zidanella pimenee jatkuvasti etenkin merkityksettömissä peleissä. Näissäkin kisoissa ajeli törkeästi Etelä-Korealaisen kentän pintaan edes yrittämättä pelata palloa, näitköhän pelin?

Zidanella on todella lyhyt pinna!
Tässä goal.comista Zidanen edesottamuksia:

Zidane's Penchant For The Ridiculous Red In the light of Zidane's head-butt, Goal.com recalls some of the previous occasions when the legend saw red along similar lines.

A true footballing legend, it seems Zidane has always had a penchant for red cards, particularly over incidents off the ball.

Here are a few which immediately spring to mind.

World Cup 1998 (vs. Saudi Arabia)(Stamping)

What better place to start than the competition that made him!

It was a first round match against minnows Saudi Arabia, which could be why it faded from memory sooner than this one will. Besides, he was hardly the icon that he is now.

The act itself was an incident which took place off the ball, as he retaliated in anger by stamping on Saudi skipper Fuad Amin.

He was immediately sent of by the referee, with twenty minutes left on the clock, and subsequently handed a two match suspension.

However, unlike this time, that was a match France won at a canter. Also unlike this time, he would get a chance to redeem himself.

And the redemption couldn't have been better, with some fabulous displays to guide France to their first World Cup, including a brace in the 3-0 win over Brazil in the final.

However, not all in the Saudi Arabia camp were happy with the regulation two match suspension that he had received, for the very deliberate stamp.

Champions League 2000-01 (vs. Deportivo and vs. Hamburg)(Head-butting)

He had just won the European Championships with France that summer, and was one of the favourites to win the World Player of the Year award again, after 1998. Indeed, one of the toasts of world football!

However, September and October saw him pick up consecutive red cards for Juventus in the Champions League, either side of the suspension. The second one, against Hamburg in October, becomes particularly relevant now.

Zidane got a direct red, for another incident which had little to do with the ball. His offence? A head-butt on Jochen Keintz!

So outrageously violent was the head-butt, that he was immediately handed a five match ban by Uefa. Incidentally, it was also his tenth career red card.

That, after he had only just returned from suspension following his ninth, picked up against Deportivo la Coruna, in the same competition a month earlier

He went on to win the World Player of the Year award just a couple of month later, while still suspended from Champions League action for his club, in what received heavy criticism from certain quarters.

Copa del Rey 2003-04 (vs. Sevilla)(Slapping)

In February 2004, Sevilla came to El Bernabeu for the second leg of the 'Cup' semi-final, with Real Madrid favourites thanks to a 2-0 win in the first leg.

However, Zidane lost his head following a challenge and slapped Sevilla defender Pablo Alfaro smack in the face. He was duly sent off, and Real Madrid seemed to be all at sea, as Sevilla had already scored once.

But the visitors also had Javi Navarro sent off, and Real somehow managed to restrict them to a 1-0 win, thereby qualifying for the final on aggregate.

Primera Liga 2003-04 (vs. Deportivo)(Kicking)

Deportivo certainly seem to know how to get the worst out of Zidane. It was May, with the League title on the line. Valencia had just pushed Real Madrid into second place by a solitary point, and with four matches left, there was everything to play for. A win was absolutely crucial to keep the pressure on Valencia, who were to play Real Betis the next day.

Real had only recently lost the Copa del Rey final to Zaragoza, and the Champions League semi-final to Juventus, as Carlos Quieroz's dreams of a treble had come crashing down. The League was their only chance to save face, as they headed to the Riazor.

Deportivo took the lead much against the run of play through a precise Diego Tristan strike, from their first real attack in thirty minutes. Zidane was growing particularly flustered with some of his tussles with Djalminha, and picked up an unnecessary yellow before the break.

He seemed to come out fired up for the second half. Unfortunately, it was all misdirected into a merciless chop on Djalminha, with no chance at the ball, barely four minutes into the half.

Real were left to make do with ten men, in one of their most crucial games of the season, and were sent home with a 2-0 mauling.

Valencia won the next day to get a four point lead, while Real Madrid collapsed under the defeat, eventually finishing fourth, after failing to pick up even a single point from the final three games.

Verdict

There is no doubting that 'Zizou' has been one of the best players to ever step onto the pitch. World Cup, European Championship, Champions League, domestic titles in Spain and Italy, and individual accolades say it all.

But all that said, he has let his temper run away from him a little too often, with around 20 career red cards, and quite a few very ugly ones. Two direct red cards in World Cups, not due to rash tackles, or unintentional elbows, but cynical retaliatory gestures, tell their own story.

His performances with the ball have helped push those moments of indiscretion into oblivion ever so often. Which is why this one could linger for a while!

And football is most defenitely worse for it, no matter whom you support!

Zidanen uraa? kirjoitti:

Vai? Kun Zidanella pimenee jatkuvasti etenkin merkityksettömissä peleissä. Näissäkin kisoissa ajeli törkeästi Etelä-Korealaisen kentän pintaan edes yrittämättä pelata palloa, näitköhän pelin?

Zidanella on todella lyhyt pinna!
Tässä goal.comista Zidanen edesottamuksia:

Zidane's Penchant For The Ridiculous Red In the light of Zidane's head-butt, Goal.com recalls some of the previous occasions when the legend saw red along similar lines.

A true footballing legend, it seems Zidane has always had a penchant for red cards, particularly over incidents off the ball.

Here are a few which immediately spring to mind.

World Cup 1998 (vs. Saudi Arabia)(Stamping)

What better place to start than the competition that made him!

It was a first round match against minnows Saudi Arabia, which could be why it faded from memory sooner than this one will. Besides, he was hardly the icon that he is now.

The act itself was an incident which took place off the ball, as he retaliated in anger by stamping on Saudi skipper Fuad Amin.

He was immediately sent of by the referee, with twenty minutes left on the clock, and subsequently handed a two match suspension.

However, unlike this time, that was a match France won at a canter. Also unlike this time, he would get a chance to redeem himself.

And the redemption couldn't have been better, with some fabulous displays to guide France to their first World Cup, including a brace in the 3-0 win over Brazil in the final.

However, not all in the Saudi Arabia camp were happy with the regulation two match suspension that he had received, for the very deliberate stamp.

Champions League 2000-01 (vs. Deportivo and vs. Hamburg)(Head-butting)

He had just won the European Championships with France that summer, and was one of the favourites to win the World Player of the Year award again, after 1998. Indeed, one of the toasts of world football!

However, September and October saw him pick up consecutive red cards for Juventus in the Champions League, either side of the suspension. The second one, against Hamburg in October, becomes particularly relevant now.

Zidane got a direct red, for another incident which had little to do with the ball. His offence? A head-butt on Jochen Keintz!

So outrageously violent was the head-butt, that he was immediately handed a five match ban by Uefa. Incidentally, it was also his tenth career red card.

That, after he had only just returned from suspension following his ninth, picked up against Deportivo la Coruna, in the same competition a month earlier

He went on to win the World Player of the Year award just a couple of month later, while still suspended from Champions League action for his club, in what received heavy criticism from certain quarters.

Copa del Rey 2003-04 (vs. Sevilla)(Slapping)

In February 2004, Sevilla came to El Bernabeu for the second leg of the 'Cup' semi-final, with Real Madrid favourites thanks to a 2-0 win in the first leg.

However, Zidane lost his head following a challenge and slapped Sevilla defender Pablo Alfaro smack in the face. He was duly sent off, and Real Madrid seemed to be all at sea, as Sevilla had already scored once.

But the visitors also had Javi Navarro sent off, and Real somehow managed to restrict them to a 1-0 win, thereby qualifying for the final on aggregate.

Primera Liga 2003-04 (vs. Deportivo)(Kicking)

Deportivo certainly seem to know how to get the worst out of Zidane. It was May, with the League title on the line. Valencia had just pushed Real Madrid into second place by a solitary point, and with four matches left, there was everything to play for. A win was absolutely crucial to keep the pressure on Valencia, who were to play Real Betis the next day.

Real had only recently lost the Copa del Rey final to Zaragoza, and the Champions League semi-final to Juventus, as Carlos Quieroz's dreams of a treble had come crashing down. The League was their only chance to save face, as they headed to the Riazor.

Deportivo took the lead much against the run of play through a precise Diego Tristan strike, from their first real attack in thirty minutes. Zidane was growing particularly flustered with some of his tussles with Djalminha, and picked up an unnecessary yellow before the break.

He seemed to come out fired up for the second half. Unfortunately, it was all misdirected into a merciless chop on Djalminha, with no chance at the ball, barely four minutes into the half.

Real were left to make do with ten men, in one of their most crucial games of the season, and were sent home with a 2-0 mauling.

Valencia won the next day to get a four point lead, while Real Madrid collapsed under the defeat, eventually finishing fourth, after failing to pick up even a single point from the final three games.

Verdict

There is no doubting that 'Zizou' has been one of the best players to ever step onto the pitch. World Cup, European Championship, Champions League, domestic titles in Spain and Italy, and individual accolades say it all.

But all that said, he has let his temper run away from him a little too often, with around 20 career red cards, and quite a few very ugly ones. Two direct red cards in World Cups, not due to rash tackles, or unintentional elbows, but cynical retaliatory gestures, tell their own story.

His performances with the ball have helped push those moments of indiscretion into oblivion ever so often. Which is why this one could linger for a while!

And football is most defenitely worse for it, no matter whom you support!

Oliko tuossa kaikki Zidanen sikailut uransa aikana? Eihän tuo mukavalta vaikuttanut, mutta millaisia listoja muistakin saisi. Äh, ny alkaa vaikuttamaan,että olen Zidane-fani, vaikken olekaan=) Yritän vaan kohtuullistaa tapahtumia, syitä ja seurauksia, vaikkei loppuratkaisua tietenkään saisi ratkaista väkivallalla. Kertokaa ny sitten joku, että MISTÄ Zidanella on kuitenkin herrasmiespelaajan maine?!!Jostainhan sen on täytynyt tulla!

Laura1 kirjoitti:

Oliko tuossa kaikki Zidanen sikailut uransa aikana? Eihän tuo mukavalta vaikuttanut, mutta millaisia listoja muistakin saisi. Äh, ny alkaa vaikuttamaan,että olen Zidane-fani, vaikken olekaan=) Yritän vaan kohtuullistaa tapahtumia, syitä ja seurauksia, vaikkei loppuratkaisua tietenkään saisi ratkaista väkivallalla. Kertokaa ny sitten joku, että MISTÄ Zidanella on kuitenkin herrasmiespelaajan maine?!!Jostainhan sen on täytynyt tulla!

Ne on ehkäpä niitä faneja jotka katselevat tuollaista väkivaltaa läpi sormien. No olihan eräällä aatullakin kannattajansa.

Laura1 kirjoitti:

Oliko tuossa kaikki Zidanen sikailut uransa aikana? Eihän tuo mukavalta vaikuttanut, mutta millaisia listoja muistakin saisi. Äh, ny alkaa vaikuttamaan,että olen Zidane-fani, vaikken olekaan=) Yritän vaan kohtuullistaa tapahtumia, syitä ja seurauksia, vaikkei loppuratkaisua tietenkään saisi ratkaista väkivallalla. Kertokaa ny sitten joku, että MISTÄ Zidanella on kuitenkin herrasmiespelaajan maine?!!Jostainhan sen on täytynyt tulla!

Se kun kuuluu Ranskan vähemmistöön niin sen pitää aina olla ihqu...

m,m,,m kirjoitti:

Ne on ehkäpä niitä faneja jotka katselevat tuollaista väkivaltaa läpi sormien. No olihan eräällä aatullakin kannattajansa.

Arvaapa kuka on ollut mukana suunnittelemassa stadionia joka toimi eilen päättyneiden kisojen päänäyttämönä? Aivan oikein, Adolf Hitler..

Harmittaa vaan kun ei Di Canio ollut Italian jengissä, olisi ollut asennetta Hitlerin suunnittelemalla stadionilla:
http://img119.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dicanio176037c4mf.jpg

heh.

Zidanen uraa? kirjoitti:

Se kun kuuluu Ranskan vähemmistöön niin sen pitää aina olla ihqu...

Siirtolaisia Euroopan tiettyihin maihin on niin paljon, että alkaa alkuperäinen väestö olla kohta vähemmistönä ja "ihquna"Enkä todellakaan tarkoita tätä rasistisena toteamuksena!!Euroviisut esim. Saksassa saivat sen tuloksen,että Suomi, joka oli "perussaksalaisten" suosikki sai vasta toiseksi eniten ääniä ja Turkki eniten. Johtui siitä, että maassa on niin paljon turkkilaisia, että heillä on jo valtaa äänestyksessäkin. Toi ny vaan yksi esimerkki:)Mutta ihmisiähän me kaikki vaan ollaan, eikä toinen toistamme parempia, että se siitä. Ihquja löytyy varmasti joka puolelta monelaiseen lähtöön=))

Kun täällä pennut rääkyy laput silmillä ja korvat vaikussa. Totuus Zidanesta on että se on kaukana herrasmiespelaajasta, suoranainen sika!

Naksahti kyllä pahemman kerran Zidanella...