Does Zidane deserve to keep his Golden Ball Award?

After he was sent off for that disgraceful headbutt.

Does Zidane deserve to keep his Golden Ball Award?
What Zidane done, was wrong. He is one of France's famous and most talented football players the world has every seen just like maradona is remembered for the had of god incident. Zidane will be remebered for the silly challenge in his last game, but lets not forget that both players are truly heros in the football world. People don't like to remember great things people have done, and can sometimes can get unoticed altogether. Why do ppl concentrate on the bad things. I would shake Zidanes hand if I saw him in Newcastle! I think everyone else would too!
Reply:no. i stongly oppose because of his rude nature which he exhibited in final match.
Reply:yeah hes skilled and hes done more good things than bad
Reply:He won it? that's such crap, like he was the "man of the tournament" What did he get the award because he is retiring or because of his notoriety? plus he's not the only one retiring... Pauleta, Figo, Kahn to name a few.





Fabio Cannavaro was the man of every match he played, that team went threw such controversy but he really took charge in the leader role. In every Italian game there was barely a few minutes when the commentators did not mention him making yet another amazing defencive or offencive move. There is a reason why he is the best defender in the world...





That award should have went to Cannavaro, stupid bloody politics...
Reply:nope he sucks
Reply:Zidane received the Golden Ball because of his talent and ability throughout his career and in the WC06. His play in the beginning of the WC was lacklustre... His headbutt was a cheapshot and I honestly think he got it as a consolation prize for all his career contribution to international football. I would've preferred to have seen Figo receiving it despite the fact they didn't make it to the end.
Reply:He only played two good matches during the world cup
Reply:Yes, absolutely.


That award was decided by voting, fairly.


He was and will always be one of the greatest players in our lifetime.


Yes, I was disappointed to see him do that.


And he lost the Cup - but he defended his HONOUR


In my world that is more important that a trophy.
Reply:yes he's so skilled forgive him for his action in a moment of folly
Reply:He deserves the award. what happen yesterday was a set up.
Reply:I have seen worst in other sports like hockey and they kept their trophy's, so i don't mind Zidane having his. Don't you think he was punished enough?
Reply:He sent a guy flying with the top of his head, of course he should keep it, that was a fantastic piece of television. Brillient
Reply:I do not agree with what Zidane did on the pitch, but still think he should keep his award.





His punishment for the headbutt was be sent off in the final of the world cup! Thats pretty humiliating I bet. Why punish him again when I imagine he is gutted about that Red Card already!
Reply:Big Star or no star, his actions were disgusting during the finals and frankly he should have been stripped of the award and it should have been given to the next top player in line. That wasn't the first time he's done something like that.


WC 2006 was great but this sport really needs to change some rules. Too much acting with the diving is getting out of hand from all these players and get rid of the penalty kicks after 30min of extra time.


These players get paid big bucks and penalty kicks isn't the way to win the WC.


Like Hockey, play till a goal is scored! What is this I'm hearing that FIFA is considering making the nets bigger. Several WC goals were fantastic that it was so hard for any goalie to save with the original net size? And or playing with 9-10 only instead of 11. That's just BS.


What's over is over until South Africa in 2010. VIVA ITALIEN!!! Maybe next WC France!
Reply:zidane deserve it!!!


he's the best player we ever had


and you people who slag him are just jealous!


what are italian done for football:cheating,racism!!


zidane is a wonderful human being,humble and generous.


fair enough,his behaviour was out of order,but anybody,would have react the same.


so zidane congratulation and merci pout tout


tu reste unique
Reply:Why should he give it to anyone, he earned this award and sorry folks if guarding once honour is violence, let the kids learn first not to abuse.....and abuse is punishable.
Reply:That was unprofessional behavior by the way, but i think he must be forgiven because he has been very dicipline in the entire life of his football carier.
Reply:no ones perfect. zindane looks like a nice guy.
Reply:His competent sworn him, that was why Zeidan did so with. It was not for the game!
Reply:Years and years of being magician. :D
Reply:YES Yes Yes Yes he deserves it...





if u wanna know why??





read more about zaidan and his real personality.....


it was a moment of anger.





compare....who like Matarazzi , and who like Zaidan??





What have Mattarazi Done to Soccer??


Absolutely nothing !!!! just Animal's Moves and hit.





What Zaidan have done??


schools for soccer, alot of good stuff like organizing a soccer game so the income of the tickets would go to children and poor families...he is an ambassador of peace and development...in the whole world...





so Yes Yes Yes he deserves it.
Reply:I think he does. Although that headbutt was inexcusable, he still was the star of the team and led them to the finals. He played great. I am not however saying that the headbutt was alright. I wonder what the Italian said to him!
Reply:THATS THE WRONG MESSAGE TO KIDS,VIOLENCE=GOLDEN BALL
Reply:well...does pete rose deserve to go into the hall of fame?





they both are/were outstanding players...does a mistake take away the fact that they were great players...nope





let him have it...he's still an idiot for doing what he did, just like pete rose
Reply:yes he does deserve to keep the award
Reply:Yes without a doubt it was`nt given on last night`s performance but on each and every game Zidane has played during the tournament. I am not saying the incident was`nt terrible but the award was decided before it happen. If you go to the World Cup web page you will see it was decided at half time
Reply:no, he deserves a kick on his butt,
Reply:A big player like zidane should managed to keep his temper, being a hero is not about scoring goals or smart playing only but it is also about having a good manners and ethics. Anyway, i really think what he did was a big shame to his career and particularly to his country. i used to support and admire him but after what he did, i don't have any respect for him and i really think is not good enough to be a role model or a team captain. However, Fabio cannavaro deserved to get the golden ball award. Anyway what happened happened and there is no use to talk.. who will listen to us!!!!!
Reply:the red card and the headbutt are not concidered in choosing the best player in the WC





i think that Materazi Said very bad words to Zidane that made him do what had he done





and i think also that no one deseve the trophy more than him





did you see Cannavaro's elbow to Henry in the first minute
Reply:he doesn't deserve to keep any of his balls.
Reply:I think Buffon is the one who deserve the Golden Ball Award