Zidane to retire after the World Cup

[Walrus]

Great player - sad to see him go, but I guess it's better to retire early rather than taking the Litmanen route down.

[Bootle Buck]

I thought he already had. He was the best in the World several years ago, he maybe should have left Real and finished his career with us a few years ago.

[hagi_complex]

I thought he already had. He was the best in the World several years ago, he maybe should have left Real and finished his career with us a few years ago.

 

And he would have done if Nike and Coca-Cola hadn't pulled the plug on those mega-sponsorship deals.

[Walrus]

He even bought a house in Southport and all.

[R A Softlad]

Still retiring to that house we bought him in Southport I hear.

[Figaro]

he should retire now - this season he's been losing his rag game after game - frustration at not being able to play at his usual level...

 

He's been lucky not to have been sent off for horrendous tackles in his last three matches