<P> Displaying skills with an array of moves such as his signature La Roulette pirouette , step overs and close ball control , former Brazilian international Rivaldo enjoyed watching Zidane more than any other player , stating , `` His elegance of movement on the pitch and his skills are uncanny . '' Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso opined , `` What he could do with a football is a dream for most of us . '' In 2005 , upon Zidane 's return to the French national team , his teammate Thierry Henry stated , `` In France , everybody realized that God exists , and that he is back in the French international team . God is back , there is little left to say . '' Zidane has been lauded by sportsmen outside football ; having witnessed Zidane 's goal against Deportivo La Coruña in January 2002 , where he dragged the ball right then left , turning the defender inside out , before scoring with a left foot finish , basketball player Magic Johnson stated , `` One of the most inspiring nights of my life . Zidane is a phenomenon . '' </P>
<P> Displaying skills with an array of moves such as his signature La Roulette pirouette , step overs and close ball control , former Brazilian international Rivaldo enjoyed watching Zidane more than any other player , stating , `` His elegance of movement on the pitch and his skills are uncanny . '' Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso opined , `` What he could do with a football is a dream for most of us . '' In 2005 , upon Zidane 's return to the French national team , his teammate Thierry Henry stated , `` In France , everybody realized that God exists , and that he is back in the French international team . God is back , there is little left to say . '' Zidane has been lauded by sportsmen outside football ; having witnessed Zidane 's goal against Deportivo La Coruña in January 2002 , where he dragged the ball right then left , turning the defender inside out , before scoring with a left foot finish , basketball player Magic Johnson stated , `` One of the most inspiring nights of my life . Zidane is a phenomenon . '' </P>
his left-foot volleyed winner in the 2002 uefa champions league final
his left-foot volleyed winner in the 2002 uefa champions league final
Zidane
Zidane