Zidane envisions farewell and trophy
(AP)
Updated: 2006-05-17 08:34 "Just to see Zizou on the field inspires you," Henry said.
France coach Raymond Domencech waited two months after Zidane's international
retirement before phoning to ask about a comeback. Now the coach believes Zidane
can lead the French again.
"I am convinced that the best page in his sporting history remains for him to
write — winning a new World Cup with Les Bleus," Domenech said.
Zidane was supposed to do that in 2002. But he was injured in a warmup game
against South Korea while still exhausted from a superb season with Real Madrid
that was capped by a wonderful volley for a goal in the Champions League final.
Zidane questioned whether he should play. But coach Roger Lemerre, formerly
coach of France's military soccer team, picked Zidane for the tuneup just five
days before France's opener against Senegal.
After 38 minutes, Zidane limped off the field, clutching
his thigh. He missed the following game (0-0 against Uruguay) and hopped around
in vain while heavily taped in a 2-0 defeat to Denmark that sent the French home
humiliated.
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