Zidane-The man who mesmerized the world

It's not about whole life of Zizou (as he is call by is fans).It's just a small part which will make you think how great this man was.It all started after he took retirement before 2006 Football world cup.France were struggling during World Cup qualifiers,on the demand of fans and urge of coach Raymond Domenech he came out of retirement and was immediately reinstated as national captain.He instantly helped his team to top qualifying group.France made a slow start to tournament but thanks to Zidane's magical performance they beat Brazil in order to qualify for semis.He scored the decisive penalty kick against Portugal to ensure his team appearance in finals,but first time in the history of world cups Zidane was awarded Golden Ball (best player of the tournament) before finals.Having already announced his retired the world knew this was the last match of this bald headed maestro.As usual in the final against Italy Zizou put his team ahead with a brilliant penalty,his brilliant header was saved by as brilliant goalkeeper Buffon. The.The big moment came in game in 110th minute when Zidane was sent off by referee for an off ball incident of head-butting Italian defender Marco Materazzi. Hence.Hence he missed the shootout and France lost by 5-3.Now many of you who don't follow football would be wondering that he would have been criticized and booed by fans? But the reality is far different when French national team returned to France,Place de la Concorde in Paris was filled with 90,000 people who were chanting "Zizou!Zizou!" Later on it was revealed that Materazzi abused Zidane's sister.French daily Liberation stated "Since one month whole France was dreaming with Zidane".A poll stated 61% of french people forgave him after the match and rest 39% understood him.Famous french striker Theirry Henry quoted "In France, everybody realized that God exists, and that,he is back in the French international team". Such was his legacy.