The Sun is reporting that Zidane may have snapped because he’s sensitive about his baldness. The article, which explores other possibilities, attributes this notion to an unnamed French official.
Highly dubious no matter how self-conscious Zizou may be. Personally, I take a measure of pride when I’m on the pitch and the other team is yelling, “Mark the bald guy!” If is was a bald crack, why hasn’t Materazzi elaborated? He admits to having said something, but this isn’t anything to hide. I’m leaning toward one of the other theories.
Zizou is expected to give his side of the event later this …read more

This just keep getting better! How can I NOT share this? The Daily Record has a quote from Malika Zidane, who has stepped up to defend her son’s honor:
“I am utterly disgusted by what I have heard. I praise my son for defending his family’s honour. No one should be subjected to such foul insults either on or off the football pitch. I have nothing but contempt for Materazzi. If what he said is true, I want his balls on a platter.“
You gotta love mom!

Bald Man of the Week, Zinedine Zidane was rightfully shown a red card in last night’s World Cup final. I will forever want to know what was said that moved him to stop in his tracks, turn around and commit his crime. I suspect there are only two people in the world who know, and Materazzi sure as hell isn’t spilling the beans. I got the sense that something was under Zizou’s skin from the outset. The cheeky penalty and subdued, defiant celebration… Zizou seemed to have an axe to grind from the opening whistle. Where was his smile?
Well, perhaps …read more

Zinedien Zidane was named Man of the Match in Saturday’s World Cup showdown between France and Brazil. His masterful performance saw Les Blues overcome the odds and send the holders home. Thierry Henry scored the games only goal when Zizou found him open at the back post on a restart. Looks like the old man still has life left in him after all as he once again proves to be a thorn in the Samba-side.

We’re in the heart of the World Cup, and I’m busy distracting myself from the US-Ghana match going on right now. So I thought I’d track down some info on bald footballers starting with a modern legend.

Zinedine Zidane
I first heard of “Zizou” in the run up to the 1998 World Cup. He was to lead France’s golden generation to football glory… and then he promptly stamped on an opponent earning a red card and a two match suspension.
“What a bum,” I thought… and then I saw him own Brazil in the final… And then I saw him own Euro 2000… …read more