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Title: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: Mac 10 † on July 06, 2006, 05:41:29 AM
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Zidane in running for Golden Ball

Zinedine Zidane is among the nominees for Fifa's prestigious Golden Ball award, given to the most valuable player at the 2006 World Cup.
The France playmaker ends his career in Sunday's World Cup final against Italy.

The 10 nominees include four Italians, Fabio Cannavaro, Andrea Pirlo, Gianluca Zambrotta and Gianluigi Buffon.

Zidane's compatriots Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira are on the list as are Germany's Michael Ballack and Miroslav Klose and Portugal's Maniche.

Germany goalkeeper Oliver Khan won the award at the 2002 World Cup, while Brazil's Ronaldo was the winner in 1998.

Fifa will announce its final decision on Monday at around 0900 BST.



Full list of nominations:

Fabio Cannavaro (Italy), Maniche (Portugal), Michael Ballack (Germany), Andrea Pirlo (Italy), Gianluca Zambrotta (Italy), Thierry Henry (France), Gianluigi Buffon (Italy), Patrick Vieira (France), Miroslav Klose (Germany), Zinedine Zidane (France).
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: 7even on July 06, 2006, 05:59:51 AM
Retiring after winning the World Cup and the Golden Ball is too rediculous to even put it into a movie, and he could make it. Although, I think it's bullshit to retire when you're this good and just turned 34, I still have my doubts about him fully retiring.
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: Intriago33 on July 06, 2006, 06:07:19 AM
it's Cannavaro for me, .. and that'll only confirm it should he lift the cup.
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: Fonky Fresh on July 06, 2006, 07:13:32 AM
Retiring after winning the World Cup and the Golden Ball is too rediculous to even put it into a movie, and he could make it. Although, I think it's bullshit to retire when you're this good and just turned 34, I still have my doubts about him fully retiring.
well basically if it wasn't him,he should have not played this world cup,Domenech asked him if im not mistaking.34 if enuff i believe, he's still good but not enuff regular
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: Javier on July 06, 2006, 11:57:57 AM
How the fuck is Gattuso not there?
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: coola on July 06, 2006, 12:12:29 PM
what about aloisi ?  ;D
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: Mac 10 † on July 06, 2006, 12:14:52 PM
How the fuck is Gattuso not there?

bcoz unsung heroes like him/makelele/mascherano never get the credit they deserve
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: Antonio_ on July 06, 2006, 01:27:13 PM
IMO Cannavaro deserves it more than Zizou. I mean Zidane was incredible vs Brazil, but Cannavaro was been incredible for the whole tornament. I'd give it to Fabio.

P.S. 4 Juventus players nominated.
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: Mac 10 † on July 06, 2006, 01:33:31 PM
Cannavaro was been incredible for the whole tornament. I'd give it to Fabio.

absolutely, if they only get beaten 1-0 (worse case scenario) i think he should still win it.

i think he will win it as long as zidane doesn't run the show on sunday.
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: KURUPTION-81 on July 06, 2006, 01:35:56 PM
it's Cannavaro for me,
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: Antonio_ on July 06, 2006, 02:06:01 PM
Let's say it's Cannavaro vs Zidane. The two captains of their teams. The one who will get the Cup will win it, imo.
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: Meho on July 06, 2006, 03:08:03 PM
Let's say it's Cannavaro vs Zidane. The two captains of their teams. The one who will get the Cup will win it, imo.
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: mauzip on July 06, 2006, 06:02:13 PM
Joris Mathijsen is the real player of the tournament.
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: Javier on July 06, 2006, 06:25:08 PM
Don't they pick the winner before the Final? 
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: Mac 10 † on July 07, 2006, 04:08:54 AM
Don't they pick the winner before the Final? 

Looks like they will have to wait for this one.
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: wcsoldier on July 07, 2006, 04:30:57 AM
Lol at Henry, Ballack making the list when Sagnol, Gattuso and... don't make it
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: Mac 10 † on July 07, 2006, 04:32:07 AM
Lol at Henry, Ballack making the list when Sagnol, Gattuso and... don't make it

yeah anno, Henry has scored 3 but has been nothing special, Ballack has made a few good passes...eh....thats about it
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: Bomb-AŽ on July 08, 2006, 12:05:52 AM
if italy wins, cannavaro is getting it; if france wins, zidane



peace
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: Javier on July 08, 2006, 11:50:44 AM
Brazil Won, Kahn won it
France Won, Ronaldo won it
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: coola on July 08, 2006, 12:08:03 PM
^ if france wins, it will have a lot to do with zidane's form.. my guess is if france wins the world cup, zidane will also get the golden ball..
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: Antonio_ on July 08, 2006, 01:37:35 PM
Brazil Won, Kahn won it
France Won, Ronaldo won it

Give it to Zizou. ;D
Title: Re: Zidane in running for Golden Ball
Post by: ωεεźγ ғ on July 08, 2006, 09:24:14 PM
Damn watch for Zizou tommorow, right now hes playing like a possesed man  8)
But then Italy's defence arent pushovers