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Zidane: I’d Coach Bangladesh
(Soccer365.com) - Former France superstar Zinedine told a crowd on his goodwill tour to Bangladesh that he would like to coach the national team one day.
"I’m bowled over with the enthusiasm of all the people here," Zidane said in Dacca.
"I’m not interested in making a return to the field, but I would be interested in coaching Bangladesh some time in the future."
The midfield wizard holds most major world honors in his trophy cabinet, including winners medals from World Cup ’98, Euro2000 and the Champions League.
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Comments
This would be great if it actually happens. I always admired Zidane as a player as he for the most part played at a higher level than the players that shared the pitch with him. If he does this what it proves is that he has not forgot his humble roots & he wants to give something back to the game at the grass roots level to develope the sport in poor countries. I think this is a good example for other top level professionals to follow. Everywhere Zidane goes he's loved & some might ask why is that? The answer is simple...He's one of the people!
Posted by: Rasputin | November 10, 2006 05:49 PM
I hope he does a s well. It's kind of funny actually if you think what happened with Zidane in the final of the world cup. It's like he's a hero & people love him more & more. At least he had the backbone to just say ... Ok! That's it! and do what he did. Guess his family means much more to him than a world cup trophy. I have to respect him for that. As for that thing he head butted. Nobody likes or feels sorry for him because he's a dirty player & a poor liar to boot!So his team one the world cup, he has his winners medal, & nobody likes him. Kind of funny actually. Go Zidane!
Posted by: Gunther | November 11, 2006 01:16 AM
Zizou's awseme
Posted by: Anonymous | November 11, 2006 04:53 PM
ZIDANE IS THE BEST!!!
Posted by: Sedin | November 11, 2006 06:54 PM
Nice words, but the truth is it won't happen, it's a no win situation. Bangladesh is not a team or program that can make the best use of Zidane's many talents and skills.
Posted by: Tesoro | November 11, 2006 08:35 PM
True, but then again we could say the same thing in regards to Klinsmann coaching the United States.
Posted by: Rasputin | November 12, 2006 12:17 PM
Good point Rasputin.
And Tesoro, I would argue that there it's a win-win situation. Zidane would get his first chance to prove himself as a coach. Bangledesh would get a shot of adreline from a true great.
Posted by: kicks22 | November 12, 2006 06:01 PM
I think it would be great of Zidane would do this as I really think he's a man of the people & will always be one of my favorite players.
Posted by: George | November 12, 2006 09:00 PM
This would be absolutely brilliant if a living legend like zizou coaches Bangladesh. It would be great 4 da people of Bangladesh.As a Bangladeshi myself i would love 4 him 2 coach my country.
go zizou !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Arnie | December 11, 2006 06:14 AM
I think this would be a fabulous achievement for both parties. Zidane will continue to improve his reputation as a wise and friendly people person and Bangladesh would get the privelage of being coached by an all time great which could seriously improve its status.
Posted by: brother | December 29, 2006 06:45 PM
Yes Yes Zidane
U da don!!!
Posted by: Yahya Ahmad | January 12, 2007 07:27 PM
IN WHAT WRESTLING?
Posted by: giova * * * * | May 20, 2007 07:24 PM
Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu Wamagfiratuhu Wajannnatuh!
Zidane, one of the greatest of all time (if not the greatest) coaching Bangladesh will be awesome. Zidane is already lived a lot in Bangladesh I don't know what will happen after this. I loved this guy since I was 8 (if that). I hope he does coach Bangladesh and Insha Allah he will. Not only will it be a good football era for Bangladesh it will be good experience for Zidane too.
Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu Wamagfiratuhu Wajannnatuh!
Posted by: Irfan Ahnaf | September 27, 2007 03:24 PM