10 Incredible Things Only Zinedine Zidane Dared to Do

Here we are at the 47th minute. It could be the last call. Let's see if he cuts it. What a class. What a way to advance from Zinedine Zidane. Sensational on the front. What a pass to Portillo. Goal! Real Madrid's goal. Zidane's goal. And Portillo's. Because they both scored. What a play from Amor. Without Kenel. Because you know that his time has been suspended. Zidane. Goal! Zinedine Zidane's goal. An extraordinary inspiration. At the left foot. 30 metres. That allows... Taking a gamble here. They're throwing players forward against Real Madrid. Catch me if you can. He decides to try to get possession of the ball as much as possible. Two of the best sides in Spain, but there are not many players. Zidane! You are capable of doing something like that. Genius. Just brilliant. Just absolutely brilliant. Zidane's opening. He makes a lot of movement. Zidane. Central defence. 1-2. Zidane. Left foot. Zidane's short pass. What a control. Let's see who takes the ball. Zidane's ball. Putting his body between him and Martí. Zidane. Solani. The ball has not been healed. He's recovered. Zidane's free kick. Zidane on the field of Huelva. He tries to get away. He's going to get it after two rebounds. Zidane's play is perfect. He's helped by Miñambres. He's going to get to the area. Miñambres leaves it to him. Miñambres inside. Corne. He's going to get to the third. They claim a free kick that doesn't exist. Zidane's arrival. Zidane inside the area. What Zidane has done. What Zinedine Zidane has done. Real Madrid trying to control the game. Zidane. Zidane's bicycle. Zidane's arrival. Zidane's first pass. Lovely bit of skill there from Zinedine Zidane. La Peña de la Peña. At the end, he decided to play for Villa. He lost the ball. Zidane. He's got the ball. Oh. Zidane. He's got the ball. Oh. What an impossible way, Zidane. And look at what he just did. He's right up front on his own. Here comes Zidane now. Chance for France again as Zidane will turn on this. And it's a great... Zinedine Zidane. He receives the ball near the front. He controls. One, two, three. Zidane's class touch. This was a class touch. Through pass from Raul. Oh. Goodness gracious. Did you see that control there from Zidane? Here's Zidane. Zidane. To Figo. France loaner. Oh no. No. Allez Nicolas. Ah, voilà. C'est facile, il n'a pas manqué. Un sourire. Nicolas Anelka. Il sentait qu'il y avait un bon coup à jouer. He mette la pierna a Mejia. Zidane. Oh. Zidane, gravez-en, gravez-en. Te anima también. Zidane, ahora controla. Control for Dujan. He's there. Zidane. Clamped around with the careful press. It's just testimonial football, isn't it? Good look up and move forward. Ah, Zidane. Passed the first, passed the second. Zidane still orchestrating the move. Wonderful football from the French. Sadly... You have to pass the ball like that, under control. He's played with Roberto Carlos. He returns the ball to Zidane. It's Jordi Cruyff. Impressive what Zidane just did. What a dribble, what a ball inside the area. And a very, very beautiful demonstration by the French team. Zidane, Zidane. Like dancing. His balance for big money is just incredible. Zidane in front of Blin. The international French play continues. Zidane. What a play. Zidane. With a rebound. Zidane. Great Zidane. Personal action, guys. The end of the world. Great show. This is a task for the Moscow Lokomotiv. Delfiero. 4-1. The match is over. Yes, and Zidane is applauding. That's right, that's right. That's what Del Piero did beautifully. Slightly shifted in the axis. In the axis, Zinedine. The control! The control is revealed! Super control! Zinedine Zidane's perfect goal! He did everything! He wants to do it with Soloni. He puts it to Roberto Carlos. Roberto Carlos inside. He lifts the leather. Zidane is in. Zidane's save. Goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal, goal. It's over. The match is over. Madrid are the European champions. Madrid get the ninth European Cup. Madrid-Zidane-Ronaldo. ...his goalkeeper, Ricardo, got a hand to it. It's Zinedine Zidane here. Oh! It crossed the line. It's a goal. But how lucky almost is that? How casual. How cheeky. Players have all joined in this display of Antoine Cordial. They speak French and they speak... Strong, sturdy tackle in midfield. And Zidane will attempt to get away from Zinedine Zidane. He's suddenly finding the magic. The French press have been saying it's one last hurrah from the captain. And that was vintage Zidane again. Nobody's making any progress in this game. He's up there. So is Thuram. So will be Gallas. Danger now. Here is a big, big chance. France have the lead. Thierry Henry. ...came back and scored four then. I doubt they'll be doing... But it was only picked up by a Frenchman. And Zidane does his running around routine. He's rolling off the ball. And Ronaldo were beaten eight years ago in the World Cup final by France. And they've had to taste defeat again. France have done it.