Zinédine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane and the Most Important Headbutt in the World
A deep dive into Zidane's last act as a professional footballer: thrusting his head into Marco Materazzi's chest.
How Zinedine Zidane’s France Won World Cup ‘98
An iconic tournament for many, France ‘98 saw Les Bleus claim their first-ever World Cup on home turf. Here’s how Zinedine Zidane and his teammates did it, and what victory for the ‘rainbow nation’ meant for France.
Analyzing The Smoking Habits of Soccer Players and Iconic Managers
While medical science has come to the consensus that tobacco and rigorous exercise don’t mix, there are still many icons of football who enjoy a crafty smoke. Here, we look to their smoking habits and what they may or may not signify.
Rating Statues of Footballers Purely On Artistic Merit
With Alan Shearer’s new statue at Newcastle being widely compared to Dale Winton, we have decided to rate football’s most famous sculptures on artistic merit alone.
A Reddit Table Explains Why Today's Transfers Are Less Overpriced Than in Previous Years
Juventus paid 90 million euros for Gonzalo Higuain. A reddit table shows us that perhaps the fee is not so exorbitant, at least in comparison to previous transfers.
Exactly Ten Years Ago, Zidane Headbutted Materazzi in the World Cup Final
Let's celebrate with a thinkpiece.
Florentino Perez: The Failed Politician Who Became Real Madrid's Powerful President
Florentino Perez is perhaps the most famous president in Real Madrid's history. He is power-hungry, ruthless and, above all, desperate for success.
Marcelo’s Dive Against Wolfsburg Was The Absolute Worst
Just when we were finally warming to Real Madrid, Marcelo had to go and ruin it for everyone
Drug Trafficking Has Overshadowed Soccer in Zidane's Marseille Hometown
Zinedine Zidane’s journey to the top of world football began in Marseille’s La Castellane neighbourhood. Our reporter learns that the drug trade is endangering the neighborhood.
Zinedine Zidane and the Perils of Going Back
Zinedine Zidane and Stuart Pearce don't have a huge amount in common beyond a shared penchant for mildly psychopathic on-field violence. But the Frenchman would do well to look to Pearce as an example of the dangers of listening to your heart.
VICE Sports World News Roundup: January 5, 2016
Start your day with VICE Sports. Here's our morning roundup of the sports news from around the world.
Real Madrid Fire Rafa Benitez, Make Zinedine Zidane Manager
Rafa Benitez out after seven months at Real Madrid.