Should Zidane continue playing soccer and why?
398932
zidane is old now, he has achieved so much, 98 worldcup, with  Juventus:\n    * European Super Cup: 1996\n    * Intercontinental Cup: 1996\n    * Serie A champions: 1996/1997, 1997/1998\n    * Italian Super Cup: 1997\nwith Real:\n    * UEFA Champions League: 2001/2002\n\n    * Intercontinental Cup: 2002\n    * Spanish League - La Liga champions: 2002/2003\nPersonal honours:\n\n    * FIFA World Player of the Year: 1998, 2000, 2003\n    * European Footballer of the Year (Ballon d'Or): 1998\n\n\nZidane has had a fantastic career, its the perfect time to end it now.
862481
Bolo Zenden played today because of Rafa's rotational system and as a Liverpool player why shouldn't he play? All the Liverpool players were a pale shadow of their usual self hence the hammering they received.\nAs for Reina, I think he finds himself in the team simply because he is Rafa's countryman. Dudek wasn't perfoming well last year so the same can be said of Reina but as for today's goals, I think we may absolve him from blame as most of the goals were due to poor defending.
1024174
I don't feel that he should necessarily retire, I mean, after all, how would you like to be told to stop doing something that you love. Having said that, I DO believe that he shouldn't be in the starting line up for Brazil. He should remain on the bench and only be called upon when it's necessary. You have to remember, he'll stop playing when his body just can't perform anymore, or the teams that pay/ask him to play for them....decide that he's obsolete and useless. It's as simple as that.
908478
no !!!!!!!.\n\nhe is a great player but will notb e a good coach . a good coach is not only great in skills but he is good in his temper , his way of handling  pressure and the team , encouraging them , finding new talent , right tactics and many more things . lippi was a perfect example . but zidane does not hav many things that are needed for a good coach.\n\nwhen will you stop insulting zidane ??
339507
He will go in as is often the case with Juve, these great players leave a bit early rather than a bit late, one great example would be Zidane leaving for Real Madrid a few years back
982967
OK I AM FROM THE MIDDLE EAST (SYRIAN)\nI LIKE ZIDANE THE MOST COZ HE IS ORIGINALLY ARABIC\nAND AN AMAZING PLAYER AND HE IS A MUSLIM ( LIKE ME)
330480
No... Because he would be probably tired after a hard season including La Liga,Copa Del Rey and Champions League challenges... Also his national team isn't much strong for qualify next rounds of World Cup..\nI think he is going to be ranked an avarage rating with his performance in the Cups play...
1176154
France is now in balance. Zidane has had his first goal ..difficult to stop him..  one more yellow card will put him in trouble. geting better .. france can win
991984
actually zidane is getting retired after this world cup. so he wants to make memorable and thus wants to win every match for his team in world cup. so naturally he was upset with the result.
1150927
I'm totally with you on this one. I think that he's one of the greatest midfield maestros that the modern game has ever seen. Unfortunately for him and Viera/Vieira (they share the same b-day) I don't think that France is playing their best football. They're an aging team, and haven't looked like the France of '98-'00. I think that it's a damn shame that a player of Zidane's calibre may have to celebrate his b-day and possibly his final international appearance for France, on the bench. Happy B-day to both of them, and for their sake, I hope that France wins, if for no other reason, than to let him go out in style, on the pitch where he belongs :)
395934
zidan is the best soccer player in this time and \npele and maradona and they were
31154
no...there is really no point. the purpose of the game is to go around, knocking people over and trying to score as many touchdowns as possible, either by running with the ball or passing to a team mate.\n\nthat's why i prefer to stay with soccer!
422758
They will defantly get to the 1st Round.Their group is pretty easy.Henry is going to score like crazy while Zidane is going to give it his all since he is retiring after the WC.They might run in to Spain in the 1st round but that is doubtfull.I'm not sure if they will win the 2nd game but they should get there at least.
1015155
That was a fun game. Honestly, I expected Spain to win. Until now, France hadn't been exactly excelling. All their goals were kind of, unexpected. I liked that. Especially Zidane's. Considering this will most likely be his next to last pro-game. And probably his last goal too. I highly doubt France will do much against Brazil, and some are saying that it shall be the payback for the World Cup final in '98.
824192
Agree with u. But zidane is now gone. So maybe midfield is not really best for france.
1052335
It is not a question if, it is a question of when. He'll certainly be fired after his team's performance, only scoring one goal in three matches. I think a more player oriented coach would be a good choice. Eric Wynalda who ESPN hired on as an analyst for the World Cup would be a great choice in my opinion.
388992
I think it's a good decision for 2 reasons. (1) He's 33 years old! There are many more younger players who will have the stamina to play 4 or 5 games (if they make it to the Quarters). (2) He doesn't get along with the coach (Ricardo La Volpe). That would be a big distraction for the team that they don't need, in a group where they play 2 underrated teams (Iran & Angola) and one of the most talented teams in the world (Portugal).