View Full Version : Zidane to lose Golden Ball?
ITALIA1982
12 Jul 2006, 04:13 PM
According to reports FIFA is considering stripping Zidane of the trophy...
17mika
12 Jul 2006, 04:15 PM
According to reports FIFA is considering stripping Zidane of the trophy...
it seems strange to me. i mean, the journalists voted him as the best player..
Right or wrong decision, it doesn't matter. He was the most voted, hence he has to win the trophy
bestianera
12 Jul 2006, 05:41 PM
the fools voted BEFORE the final...we all know Materazzi deserves the Award
scaryice
12 Jul 2006, 05:48 PM
This would be one of the dumbest decisions ever. Thankfully, I think it's just Blatter running his mouth as usual.
Teso Dos Bichos
12 Jul 2006, 06:19 PM
Even dismissing the headbutt, Zidane was not the best player during the tournament. He would be lucky to be the 5th best French player.
Real_Madrid_for_life
12 Jul 2006, 06:39 PM
Even dismissing the headbutt, Zidane was not the best player during the tournament. He would be lucky to be the 5th best French player.
He was the best player in the tournament, he took a French team that no one believed in to the final, if that's not an incredible accomplishment, I don't know what is.
bestianera
12 Jul 2006, 07:00 PM
He was the best player in the tournament, he took a French team that no one believed in to the final, if that's not an incredible accomplishment, I don't know what is.
winning that final?
theprofessional
12 Jul 2006, 07:05 PM
doesnt matter he took that team to the final.
celito
12 Jul 2006, 07:08 PM
He was the best player in the tournament, he took a French team that no one believed in to the final, if that's not an incredible accomplishment, I don't know what is.
PKs, set plays, and most importantly, a strong defense and defensive midfield took France to the finals. PERIOD.
pisharella
12 Jul 2006, 09:18 PM
it soooooo belongs to Cannavaro....he totally deserves this award!!!!!
NorthBank74
12 Jul 2006, 09:37 PM
Is there any precedent for taking away a golden ball (mvp) award in the WC?
To me it makes some sense, e.g. Gold medals are stripped in the Olympics for violations which come to light later, and awarded to the runner-up.
Plus politically speaking, FIFA has made such a big deal about Fair Play this year, it would be fairly hypocritical to sit back and do nothing about this.
Unless of course Blatter is buddies w/ Chirac. ;)
drdavidge
12 Jul 2006, 09:44 PM
havent they taken action in a similiar circumstance before?
astronomer
12 Jul 2006, 09:49 PM
Even dismissing the headbutt, Zidane was not the best player during the tournament. He would be lucky to be the 5th best French player.
5th best player of the tournament ... yes, that may be understandable.
But 5th best player in the French team ... that's pushing things a tad bit too far. Without his elevating his game, the French probably would not have produced such inspiring performances against Spain and Brazil.
NorthBank74
12 Jul 2006, 09:50 PM
havent they taken action in a similiar circumstance before?
Isn't that what I just asked? :rolleyes:
On the other hdan, does FIFA have full jurisdiction/authority in this case if the award is determined by another group - journalists?
ftotti1
12 Jul 2006, 09:52 PM
Even dismissing the headbutt, Zidane was not the best player during the tournament. He would be lucky to be the 5th best French player.
which french player played better?
It shouldve gone to Cannavaro anyway.:D
Soccerballs
12 Jul 2006, 10:18 PM
Even dismissing the headbutt, Zidane was not the best player during the tournament. He would be lucky to be the 5th best French player.
Well said!!! I totally agree here.
patati
12 Jul 2006, 10:26 PM
Even dismissing the headbutt, Zidane was not the best player during the tournament. He would be lucky to be the 5th best French player.
Who are the 4 better players :confused:
Fan123
12 Jul 2006, 10:30 PM
Cannavaro consistently performs in every single match for Italy. Being a DEFENDER, he didn't even get a yellow card. WTF - he's a defender, didn't even get a yellow, performs at the highest level for his team at every match, was on the winning team, yet Cannavaro did not win??????
Tell me the logic of this, tell me why Cannavaro didn't get MVP. I am still baffled to get how this can happen. I just don't understand it at all, I just can't.
Fan123
12 Jul 2006, 10:40 PM
He was the best player in the tournament, he took a French team that no one believed in to the final, if that's not an incredible accomplishment, I don't know what is.
Let's see: First 3 games, where was he? 2nd - Vieira scored the crucial goal. 3rd - Henry scored the goal. 4th - He scored a penalty, not too hard to do. I remember 3 other French players making their penalties in the final.
Saying he TOOK them too the final is too much, France is not really a one-man team like Ukraine.
ctruppi
12 Jul 2006, 10:43 PM
Who are the 4 better players :confused:
Thuram was unbelievable in France's 7 games. Sagnol was exceptional and was as dominant in the Spain game as Zidane was in the Brazil game. Vieira was amazing and France's best player vs Spain (his great pass to Ribery got France the equalizer, and he scored the winning goal). I can't think of a 4th player. Taking nothing away from Zidane's magnificent display vs Brazil, would you at least agree that not allowing Brazil (w/Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Kaka, etc) a single shot on goal the entire game is as great a performance from the defenders as Zidane was on offense?