Will the World Cup be Zidane’s Final Act?

December 30th, 2005 | by: WC Bob | Comments Off

French captain Zinedine Zidane says that he is considering retiring from football after he plays for France this summer. Says Zidane in an interview published in the Journal du Dimanche this weekend:

“It’s in my head. I’m not sure if I will keep going until 2007. I have six more months with Real Madrid, the World Cup and then we will see.”

Zidane had retired from international play following Euro 2004, but was persuaded to suite up for his national team again after watching it struggle in qualifying.

Zidane is not the player he was back in 1998 when his magic helped propel France win the World Cup on home soil. But even now with his best years behind him he can still be a joy to watch. His leadership and value to the French side remains significant.

There is little worse than watching a once great player struggle in his final days. Here’s hoping that Zidane puts on one last show in Germany this summer that will help us all remember the fine career he has had.