If yes -
1) What does that proof?
2) Does that proof French never had/have good players ?
If no -
Who are/is the other french legend(s)?
Tell me why is he a legend ? ( I mean how is he a great player )
Thanks
2006-12-08 21:33:15 · 32 answers · asked by Tourist 5 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ FIFA World Cup (TM)
You are very mistaken.
France has always had a few of the finest footballers in the whole of Europe. It is just that Zidane is the most famous.
1)Michel Platini- Magical Midfielder. A deft touch of his foot can make wonderful goals. One of the greatest playmakers the world has ever seen. He was also a good passer and a goalscorer. He was voted the 7th best footballler of the 20th century, He is also the only person to get the European footballer of the year thrice. He led France to the European Championships. He has played 72 matches and scored a whopping 41 goals(national record). He has also played remarkably well for Juventus.
2)Theirry Henry-The best French striker ever. He's played 91 matches for France and got 39 goals. He is regarded as the best arsenal player of all time and is the club's leading goslscorer. Henry is third in the list of EPL goalscorers and i strongly believe sooner or later he is gonna be the #1 goalscorer. He's won the French player of the year 4 times.
3)Eric Cantona- He hasn't played remarkable well for France but was probably the BEST plaer of Manchester United. He's led them to 4 titles. He's played 144 matches for France and has scored 64 goals.
Now, these may be the more prominent players but we must also not forget such unsung heroes like Just fontaine, Marcel Desailly, Louis Saha, Patrick Viera, William Gallas, Lilian Thuram, David Trezeguet, Didier Deschamps, Fabian Barthez, Louis Fernandez etc.
The french team throughout history has represented multi-culturalism in a way no other team has. All the players have worked together harmoniously and always stuck up for each other. france is a great team and the future will be safe in the hands of Franc Ribery(a future legend no doubt), Gregory Coupet(if he puts in a lil more effort he can be great) and Theirry Henry(on his way to be remembered as one of the finest strikers to have walked the earth)
2006-12-08 23:45:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Raymond Koppa, Just Fontaine, Michel Platini, Marcel Desailly, Bixente Lizarazu, Lilian Thuram, Jean Pierre Papin, Joscelyn Angloma, Luis Fernandez, Jean Tigana, Thierry Henry.
What proof is needed? Great players have nothing to prove.
2006-12-09 04:01:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No,Zinedine Yazid Zidane is not the only football legend from France.Michel Platini is another legend coming from the respected nation of France.I don't think I need to tell you why Platini is a legend,I bet you already know why,besides,you're a football fan yourself.
And I totally agree with #1 Chelsea Fan's answer,a brilliant answer it is.
2006-12-09 02:50:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The French have many footballing legends. For example, Fabien Barthez won the Lev Yashin award in 1998 FIFA world cup, and has been one of the best goalkeepers in the world for a very long time!
2006-12-09 06:03:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Michel Platini, Thierry Henry, Eric Cantona and Jean Tigana are just a few.
2006-12-08 23:07:10 · answer #5 · answered by brogdenuk 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.There is Thierry Henry, one of the best strikers in the world and Just Fontaine, Who holds the world record for the most goals scored in a single World cup finals. There are some others also.
2006-12-08 21:53:05 · answer #6 · answered by filthbikes 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just Fontaine was better than Zidane. In the 1958 FIFA World Cup he scored 13 goals in just six matches.
2006-12-09 05:54:06 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No at all!
There are too Thierry Henry, Michel Platini, Jean-Pierre Papin, Raymon Kopa, Just Fontaine ...
2006-12-08 22:11:19 · answer #8 · answered by la planète va mal 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Michel Platini, Raymond Kopa & Just Fontaine.
2006-12-08 22:07:07 · answer #9 · answered by foongwk140804 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mikel Platini and even Thierry Henry are also legends in true terms.If u see football then u should not need proof.
2006-12-08 22:40:10 · answer #10 · answered by vio_prince 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋